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Purpose: Widening the availability of fetal MRI with fully automatic real‐time planning of radiological brain planes on 0.55T MRI. Methods: Deep learning‐based detection of key brain landmarks on a whole‐uterus echo planar imaging scan enables the subsequent fully automatic planning of the radiological single‐shot Turbo Spin Echo acquisitions. The landmark detection pipeline was trained on over 120 datasets from varying field strength, echo times, and resolutions and quantitatively evaluated. The entire automatic planning solution was tested prospectively in nine fetal subjects between 20 and 37 weeks. A comprehensive evaluation of all steps, the distance between manual and automatic landmarks, the planning quality, and the resulting image quality was conducted. Results: Prospective automatic planning was performed in real‐time without latency in all subjects. The landmark detection accuracy was 4.2 ±$$ \pm $$ 2.6 mm for the fetal eyes and 6.5 ±$$ \pm $$ 3.2 for the cerebellum, planning quality was 2.4/3 (compared to 2.6/3 for manual planning) and diagnostic image quality was 2.2 compared to 2.1 for manual planning. Conclusions: Real‐time automatic planning of all three key fetal brain planes was successfully achieved and will pave the way toward simplifying the acquisition of fetal MRI thereby widening the availability of this modality in nonspecialist centers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Organic retinomorphic sensors offer the advantage of in-sensor processing to filter out redundant static backgrounds and are well suited for motion detection. To improve this promising structure, here, the key role of interfacial energetics in promoting charge accumulation to raise the inherent photoresponse of the light-sensitive capacitor is studied. Specifically, incorporating appropriate interfacial layers around the photoactive layer is crucial to extend the carrier lifetime, as confirmed by intensity-modulated photovoltage spectroscopy. Compared to its photodiode counterpart, the retinomorphic sensor shows better detectivity and response speed due to the additional insulating layer, which reduces the dark current and the RC time constant. Lastly, three retinomorphic sensors are integrated into a line array to demonstrate the detection of movement speed and direction, showing the potential of retinomorphic designs for efficient motion tracking.

Classified as biomedical signal processing, cerebral signal processing plays a key role in human-computer interaction (HCI) and medical diagnosis. The motor imagery (MI) problem is an important research area in this field. Accurate solutions to this problem will greatly affect real-world applications. Most of the proposed methods are based on raw signal processing techniques. Known as prior knowledge, the structural-functional information and interregional connections can improve signal processing accuracy. It is possible to correctly perceive the generated signals by considering the brain structure (i.e. anatomical units), the source of signals, and the structural-functional dependence of different brain regions (i.e. effective connection) that are the semantic generators of signals. This study employed electroencephalograph (EEG) signals based on the activity of brain regions (cortex) and effective connections between brain regions based on dynamic causal modeling to solve the MI problem. EEG signals, as well as effective connections between brain regions to improve the interpretability of MI action, were fed into the architecture of Graph Convolutional Neural Network (GCN). The proposed model allowed GCN to extract more discriminative features. The results indicated that the proposed method was successful in developing a model with a MI detection accuracy of 93.73%. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The rapid progress of flexible electronics has met the growing need for detecting human movement information in exoskeleton auxiliary equipment. This study provides a review of recent advancements in the design and fabrication of flexible electronics used for human motion detection. Firstly, a comprehensive introduction is provided on various self-powered wearable flexible sensors employed in detecting human movement information. Subsequently, the algorithms utilized to provide feedback on human movement are presented, followed by a thorough discussion of their methods and effectiveness. Finally, the review concludes with perspectives on the current challenges and opportunities in implementing self-powered wearable flexible sensors in exoskeleton technology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As an excellent material for flexible sensors, conductive hydrogels have broad prospects in the field of wearable devices. In this study, a series of PVA/EG conductive hydrogels with different mass ratios of PVA were prepared by mixing the hydrogel base polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) with ethylene glycol (EG). The structures and morphologies of 10%, 20%, and 30% PVA/EG hydrogels were characterized, among which, the 20% PVA/EG hydrogel exhibited higher relative background intensity, crystalline content, and more surface pores. The sensing properties of the 20% PVA/EG conductive hydrogel, including sensitivity, linearity, response time, stability, and temperature reliability, were tested using a universal materials testing machine. The results showed that the sensitivity coefficient of the conductive hydrogel reached up to 0.74, the linear correlation coefficient reached 0.987, the response time was as low as 80 ms, and the relative resistance change remained relatively constant during 50 cycles of 15% stretching. Moreover, the hydrogel sample continued to function normally at -20 °C. Finally, the conductive hydrogel samples were attached to different parts of the body, such as fingers, spine, and feet, for motion experiments, validating the feasibility of the conductive hydrogel in various human motion monitoring scenarios. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Motion induced image artifacts have been the focus of many investigations for x‐ray computed tomography (CT). Methodologies of combating patient motion include the use of gating devices to optimize the data acquisition, reduction in patient scan time via faster gantry rotation and large detector coverage, and the development of advanced reconstruction and post‐processing algorithms to minimize motion artifacts. Purpose: Previously proposed approaches are generally "global" in nature in that motion is characterized for the entire image. It is well known, however, that the presence of motion artifact in a CT image is highly nonuniform. When there is a lack of automated and quantitative local measure indicating the presence and the severity of motion artifacts in a local region, the quality of the reconstructed images depends heavily on the CT operator's rigor and experience. Even when an operator is informed of the presence of motion, little information is provided about the nature of the motion artifact to understand its relevance to the clinical task at hand. In this paper, we propose an image‐space spatial‐ and temporal‐consistency metric (CM) to detect and characterize the local motion. Method: In a non‐rigid human organ, such as the lung, there are many small and rigid objects (target objects), such as blood vessels and nodules, distributed throughout the organ. If motion can be characterized for these target objects, we obtain a complete motion map for the organ. To accomplish this, a preliminary image reconstruction is carried out to identify the target objects and establish region‐of‐interests for consistency‐metric calculation. The CM is then obtained based on the backprojected intensity difference between the object region and its circular background. For a stationary object, the accumulation of this quantity over views is linear. When a target object moves, nonlinear behavior exhibits and a quantitative measure of linearity indicates the severity of motion. Results: Extensive computer simulation was utilized to confirm the validity of the theory. These tests stress the sensitivity of the proposed CM to the target object size, object shape, in‐plane motion, cross‐plane motion, cone‐beam effect, and complex background. Results confirm that the proposed approach is robust under different testing conditions. The proposed CM is further validated using a cardiac scan of a swine, and the proposed CM correlates well with the visual inspection of the artifact in the reconstructed images. Conclusions: In this paper, we have demonstrated the efficacy of the proposed CM for motion detection. Unlike previously proposed approaches where the consistency condition is derived for the entire image or the entire imaging volume, the proposed metric is well localized so that different zones in a patient anatomy can be individually characterized. In addition, the proposed CM provides a quantitative measure on a view‐by‐view basis so that the severity of motion is consistently estimated over time. Such information can be used to optimize the image reconstruction process and minimize the motion artifact. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Accurately capturing human movements is a crucial element of health status monitoring and a necessary precondition for realizing future virtual reality/augmented reality applications. Flexible motion sensors with exceptional sensitivity are capable of detecting physical activities by converting them into resistance fluctuations. Silver nanowires (AgNWs) have become a preferred choice for the development of various types of sensors due to their outstanding electrical conductivity, transparency, and flexibility within polymer composites. Herein, we present the design and fabrication of a flexible strain sensor based on silver nanowires. Suitable substrate materials were selected, and the sensor's sensitivity and fatigue properties were characterized and tested, with the sensor maintaining reliability after 5000 deformation cycles. Different sensors were prepared by controlling the concentration of silver nanowires to achieve the collection of motion signals from various parts of the human body. Additionally, we explored potential applications of these sensors in fields such as health monitoring and virtual reality. In summary, this work integrated the acquisition of different human motion signals, demonstrating great potential for future multifunctional wearable electronic devices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Fire poses a significant threat to daily life, causing both economic and social harm. To mitigate these damages, early detection of fire and smoke is crucial, and this paper introduces a model employing vision-based techniques. The proposed model utilizes image processing and convolutional neural networks to detect fire and smoke, providing insights into their intensity and any changes in a video. The model comprises two units for fire and smoke detection, each employing image preprocessing techniques, including rule-based color detection and motion detection, along with CNN. The calculated percentages of fire and smoke in the processed images offer detailed information about the severity of the hazards in a specific area. The model detects whether the intensity of fire and smoke is increasing, decreasing or constant. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The potential applications of wearable sensors in health monitoring, micro-environment detection, and advanced soft electronic noses have attracted widespread attention. However, due to the inherent limitations of traditional organic flexible substrates, simultaneously achieving excellent flexibility, high sensitivity, robustness, and breathability remains a significant challenge. Herein, using the electrospinning method, a flexible TPU substrate film was prepared, and Bi2S3/Ti3C2Tx nanocomposite materials were synthesized through a simple one-step hydrothermal method. Au nanoparticles were attached to the surface of the composite material using sodium borohydride, and finally, the surface impregnation method was used to successfully prepare the Au-Bi2S3/Ti3C2Tx-TPU flexible electrospun mat. The as-prepared sensor demonstrated an outstanding response of 154 % to 100 ppm NH3 at room temperature, coupled with high selectivity, repeatability, and long-term stability. The strain properties of the sensor were also evaluated, showcasing its potential for human motion and physiological feature detection, such as breathing, swallowing, and limb movements. The study’s findings indicated that the Au-Bi2S3/Ti3C2Tx-TPU electrospun mat sensor has promising applications in flexible electronics, wearable environmental monitoring devices, and human healthy monitoring.

Series of motion detection based on background subtraction there is an image segmentation stage. Thresholding is a common technique used for the segmentation process. There are two types that can be used in thresholding techniques namely local and global. This research intends to implement local adaptive wolf thresholding as the threshold value of the background subtraction method to detect motion objects. The proposed method consists of the reading frame, background and foreground initialization of each frame, preprocessing, background subtraction, wolf thresholding, providing a bounding box, and running frame sequentially. Based on MSE and PSNR obtained on four videos, it has shown that wolf thresholding has succeeded in outperforming of global threshold.

Abstract Objective To address the challenge of assessing sedation status in critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), we aimed to develop a non-contact automatic classifier of agitation using artificial intelligence and deep learning. Methods We collected the video recordings of ICU patients and cut them into 30-second (30-s) and 2-second (2-s) segments. All of the segments were annotated with the status of agitation as “Attention” and “Non-attention”. After transforming the video segments into movement quantification, we constructed the models of agitation classifiers with Threshold, Random Forest, and LSTM and evaluated their performances. Results The video recording segmentation yielded 427 30-s and 6405 2-s segments from 61 patients for model construction. The LSTM model achieved remarkable accuracy (ACC 0.92, AUC 0.91), outperforming other methods. Conclusion Our study proposes an advanced monitoring system combining LSTM and image processing to ensure mild patient sedation in ICU care. LSTM proves to be the optimal choice for accurate monitoring. Future efforts should prioritize expanding data collection and enhancing system integration for practical application.

Summary: With its low power consumption and small size, the memristor has shown great potential for improving data storage density and computing efficiency. Compared to the dual‐port memristor, greater attention should be paid to researching gate‐tunable memristor for image processing to improve the processing speed and reduce hardware resource consumption. Developing gate‐tunable memristor emulators is highly attractive given the immaturity of current fabrication of the gate‐tunable memristor. This work proposes a digital gate‐tunable memristor emulator based on Raspberry Pi, which addresses the non‐reconfigurability and inflexibility issues of the analog emulators. The proposed emulator can match the behavior of different memristor devices by regulating the gate voltage parameter. Additionally, it can operate at a maximum frequency of 500 MHz. To test the functionality of the proposed emulator, a digital implementation of the memristive circuit for motion detection is designed and verified experimentally. Experiments demonstrate that when moving object detection is performed on a 640 × 350 pixel video stream, low power consumption of 53 mW and a delay of 3.52 μs can be achieved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In order to improve the sensitivity, responsiveness and stability of flexible pressure sensor based on fabric, a variable honeycomb weave fabric with a dome-shaped micro-surface structure was woven by introducing micro-structures in the woven structure design into cotton fabric. Variable honeycomb fabric, carbon black(CB)and polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)were used as raw materials, different sensor fabrics were prepared by immersion method. The relationship between the mass fraction of carbon black and the sensor resistance was tested, the structural morphology and mechanical sensing performance of the prepared sensor were characterized to explore its application in human motion monitoring. The results showed that the prepared sensor had high sensitivity and small hysteresis when the mass fraction of carbon black was 5% and the sensor resistance was decreased to 20 kΩ/cm. Under different pressures and compression rates, the sensor could maintain better stability, repeatability and durability. It is considered that the prepared sensor can be applied to human motion monitoring, including finger pressing, knuckle, wrist and elbow bending movements. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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With the rapid development of the flexible electronics field, flexible pressure sensors are widely used inwearable devices, medical monitoring and other fields. However, it is still a huge challenge to design a sensor with highsensitivity, low cost and a simple manufacturing process. In this work, we report a flexible strain sensor based on discarded mask straps (MS) with a unique three-dimensional (3D) twist-like network structure. Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs)/carbon nanoparticles (CN)/MS composites were prepared by a simple dip-drying method and encapsulated using a medical Polyurethane (PU) film. It is founded that the fabricated MWCNTs/CN/MS/PU flexible strain sensor (MCMP-FSS) exhibits a high gauge factor (GF) of 13,928 and advanced performance with a large sensing range of 0%–72%. Moreover, good water-repellent harmony and various types of stimuli over 1000 cycles were obtained for the MCMP-FSS. Benefiting from the unique 3D twist-like network structure and the MWCNTs/CN synergistic conductive network, MCMP-FSS also has broad application prospects in the fields of human motion detection, encrypted communication, and natural human-robot interaction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: To address the challenge of assessing sedation status in critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), we aimed to develop a non-contact automatic classifier of agitation using artificial intelligence and deep learning. Methods: We collected the video recordings of ICU patients and cut them into 30-second (30-s) and 2-second (2-s) segments. All of the segments were annotated with the status of agitation as "Attention" and "Non-attention". After transforming the video segments into movement quantification, we constructed the models of agitation classifiers with Threshold, Random Forest, and LSTM and evaluated their performances. Results: The video recording segmentation yielded 427 30-s and 6405 2-s segments from 61 patients for model construction. The LSTM model achieved remarkable accuracy (ACC 0.92, AUC 0.91), outperforming other methods. Conclusion: Our study proposes an advanced monitoring system combining LSTM and image processing to ensure mild patient sedation in ICU care. LSTM proves to be the optimal choice for accurate monitoring. Future efforts should prioritize expanding data collection and enhancing system integration for practical application. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Traditional methods of violence detection in public spaces often struggle with low accuracy, limited real-time capabilities, and an inability to handle complex spatiotemporal patterns. They lack the sophistication needed to accurately distinguish between violent and non-violent activities, and their reliance on rule-based systems hinders adaptability to diverse scenarios. Moreover, their communication channels for alerts might be slow and inefficient. Mitigating the pervasive issue of violence within public spaces demands a technologically advanced approach. Addressing this imperative, we present a novel solution encompassing a profound neural network architecture. Our method harmoniously integrates a pre-trained Darknet19 model with both Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) models, collectively orchestrated to achieve unprecedented efficacy in violence detection and prevention. Our approach commences with the extraction of spatial intricacies, meticulously executed by leveraging the potent capabilities of the Darknet19 model. Subsequently, these extracted spatial features serve as the foundational dataset for training the CNN, which in turn captures and distills essential temporal attributes inherent to the video sequences. These temporal features are then seamlessly channeled into the LSTM component of our architecture, which adeptly discerns and categorizes video-based activities into two distinct classes: manifestations of violence and non-violent behaviors. Validation and verification of our proposed model transpire upon the Fight dataset, resulting in a suite of commendable experimental outcomes. The integration of multi-modal alert dissemination mechanisms further enhances our system's efficacy. Notably, pertinent alerts are expeditiously communicated to relevant law enforcement entities through the synergistic utilization of WhatsApp, Telegram, and e-mail applications. This technologically fortified paradigm promises a transformative leap in curbing violence within public domains, empowering law enforcement agencies with real-time, actionable insights. Moreover, the proposed systems have achieved high accuracy rates of 96%, which is higher than the accuracy achieved by other state-of-the-art models. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The method of common lines is a well-established reconstruction technique in cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM), which can be used to extract the relative orientations of an object given tomographic projection images from different directions. In this paper, we deal with an analogous problem in optical diffraction tomography. Based on the Fourier diffraction theorem, we show that rigid motions of the object, i.e., rotations and translations, can be determined by detecting common circles in the Fourier-transformed data. We introduce two methods to identify common circles. The first one is motivated by the common line approach for projection images and detects the relative orientation by parameterizing the common circles in the two images. The second one assumes a smooth motion over time and calculates the angular velocity of the rotational motion via an infinitesimal version of the common circle method. Interestingly, using the stereographic projection, both methods can be reformulated as common line methods, but these lines are, in contrast to those used in cryo-EM, not confined to pass through the origin and allow for a full reconstruction of the relative orientations. Numerical proof-of-the-concept examples demonstrate the performance of our reconstruction methods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract This paper presents a system integration of a sense-based user interface (SUI) platform, comprised of flexible pressure and humidity sensor arrays with a commercial inertial measurement unit (IMU), to analyze behavioral patterns of young children. The pressure sensors utilize a sensor array created using flexible inkjet printing, with each sensor using a piezoresistive sensing layer. The humidity sensors employ an interdigitated capacitive sensor based on a polyimide humidity-sensitive layer and are also manufactured using the flexible inkjet printing technique. To achieve a wide measurement area, both the pressure and humidity sensors are expanded into 5 × 5 and 5 × 10 sensor arrays, respectively. Also, commercial IMU, including accelerometer/gyroscope sensors, is employed. Finally, the SUI platform is in the form of a cuboidal block model, with an IMU and circuits embedded within the block. Multilayered pressure and humidity sensor arrays are installed on the external surface of the block. Collected data from each sensor are visualized through heatmaps and 3D motion representation to create a platform that integrates fine-grained behavior as well as global behavior information of young children. This research would provide a foundation for the development of SUI technology, especially aimed at individuals who have difficulty with conventional forms of input–output devices.

Insects exhibit remarkable abilities in navigating complex natural environments, whether it be evading predators, capturing prey, or seeking out con-specifics, all of which rely on their compact yet reliable neural systems. We explore the field of bio-inspired robotic vision systems, focusing on the locust inspired Lobula Giant Movement Detector (LGMD) models. The existing LGMD models are thoroughly evaluated, identifying their common meta-properties that are essential for their functionality. This article reveals a common framework, characterized by layered structures and computational strategies, which is crucial for enhancing the capability of bio-inspired models for diverse applications. The result of this analysis is the Strategic Prototype, which embodies the identified meta-properties. It represents a modular and more flexible method for developing more responsive and adaptable robotic visual systems. The perspective highlights the potential of the Strategic Prototype: LGMD-Universally Prototype (LGMD-UP), the key to re-framing LGMD models and advancing our understanding and implementation of bio-inspired visual systems in robotics. Itmight open upmore flexible and adaptable avenues for research and practical applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper is on the autonomous detection of humans in off-limits mountains. In off-limits mountains, a human rarely exists, thus human detection is an extremely rare event. Due to the advances in artificial intelligence, object detection–classification algorithms based on a Convolution Neural Network (CNN) can be used for this application. However, considering off-limits mountains, there should be no person in general. Thus, it is not desirable to run object detection–classification algorithms continuously, since they are computationally heavy. This paper addresses a time-efficient human detector system, based on both motion detection and object classification. The proposed scheme is to run a motion detection algorithm from time to time. In the camera image, we define a feasible human space where a human can appear. Once motion is detected inside the feasible human space, one enables the object classification, only inside the bounding box where motion is detected. Since motion detection inside the feasible human space runs much faster than an object detection–classification method, the proposed approach is suitable for real-time human detection with low computational loads. As far as we know, no paper in the literature used the feasible human space, as in our paper. The outperformance of our human detector system is verified by comparing it with other state-of-the-art object detection–classification algorithms (HOG detector, YOLOv7 and YOLOv7-tiny) under experiments. This paper demonstrates that the accuracy of the proposed human detector system is comparable to other state-of-the-art algorithms, while outperforming in computational speed. Our experiments show that in environments with no humans, the proposed human detector runs 62 times faster than YOLOv7 method, while showing comparable accuracy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Basic analog–digital motion detection circuits with low power consumption were proposed based on the vertebrate retina. The motion sensor based on the retina is constructed with a one- or two-dimensional array of the unit circuits. The proposed unit circuit for motion detection is constructed with an analog circuit for photoelectric conversion and the digital circuit for generating the motion signal. The metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) transistors utilized to the analog circuits are operated in the subthreshold region. The analog circuit has the characteristic of the low power consumption. The proposed circuit was evaluated by the simulation program with integrated circuit emphasis (SPICE) with the 0.6 μm complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) process. The test circuits of basic digital circuits were fabricated with the same process. In the simulation and the experiment, the power supply voltage was set to the low voltage. We found that the digital circuit becomes low power consumption because the MOS transistors was operated in the subthreshold region by setting the low voltage. The proposed circuit is characterized by the simple structure and the low power consumption. In the future, the novel motion detection sensor with low power consumption can be realized by applying the integrated circuits constructed with the array of the proposed unit circuits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The ability to detect and assess world‐relative object‐motion is a critical computation performed by the visual system. This computation, however, is greatly complicated by the observer's movements, which generate a global pattern of motion on the observer's retina. How the visual system implements this computation is poorly understood. Since we are potentially able to detect a moving object if its motion differs in velocity (or direction) from the expected optic flow generated by our own motion, here we manipulated the relative motion velocity between the observer and the object within a stationary scene as a strategy to test how the brain accomplishes object‐motion detection. Specifically, we tested the neural sensitivity of brain regions that are known to respond to egomotion‐compatible visual motion (i.e., egomotion areas: cingulate sulcus visual area, posterior cingulate sulcus area, posterior insular cortex [PIC], V6+, V3A, IPSmot/VIP, and MT+) to a combination of different velocities of visually induced translational self‐ and object‐motion within a virtual scene while participants were instructed to detect object‐motion. To this aim, we combined individual surface‐based brain mapping, task‐evoked activity by functional magnetic resonance imaging, and parametric and representational similarity analyses. We found that all the egomotion regions (except area PIC) responded to all the possible combinations of self‐ and object‐motion and were modulated by the self‐motion velocity. Interestingly, we found that, among all the egomotion areas, only MT+, V6+, and V3A were further modulated by object‐motion velocities, hence reflecting their possible role in discriminating between distinct velocities of self‐ and object‐motion. We suggest that these egomotion regions may be involved in the complex computation required for detecting scene‐relative object‐motion during self‐motion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Small moving objects at far distance always occupy only one or a few pixels in image and exhibit extremely limited visual features, which bring great challenges to motion detection. Highly evolved visual systems endow flying insects with remarkable ability to pursue tiny mates and prey, providing a good template to develop image processing method for small target motion detection. The insects’ excellent sensitivity to small moving objects is believed to come from a class of specific neurons called small target motion detectors (STMDs). However, existing STMD-based methods often experience performance degradation when coping with complex natural scenes. In this paper, we propose a bio-inspired visual system with spatio-temporal feedback mechanism (called Spatio-Temporal Feedback STMD) to suppress false positive background movement while enhancing system responses to small targets. Specifically, the proposed visual system is composed of two complementary subnetworks and a feedback loop. The first subnetwork is designed to extract spatial and temporal movement patterns of cluttered background by neuronal ensemble coding. The second subnetwork is developed to capture small target motion information where its output and signal from the first subnetwork are integrated together via the feedback loop to filter out background false positives in a recurrent manner. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed spatio-temporal feedback visual system is more competitive than existing methods in discriminating small moving targets from complex natural environments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper integrates the YOLOv8-agri models with the DeepSORT algorithm to advance object detection and tracking in the agricultural and fisheries sectors. We address the current limitations in object classification by adapting YOLOv8 to the unique demands of these environments, where misclassification can hinder operational efficiency. Through the strategic use of transfer learning on specialized datasets, our study refines the YOLOv8-agri models for precise recognition and categorization of diverse biological entities. Coupling these models with DeepSORT significantly enhances motion tracking, leading to more accurate and reliable monitoring systems. The research outcomes identify the YOLOv8l-agri model as the optimal solution for balancing detection accuracy with training time, making it highly suitable for precision agriculture and fisheries applications. We have publicly made our experimental datasets and trained models publicly available to foster reproducibility and further research. This initiative marks a step forward in applying sophisticated computer vision techniques to real-world agricultural and fisheries management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This paper presents a system integration of a sense-based user interface (SUI) platform, comprised of flexible pressure and humidity sensor arrays with a commercial inertial measurement unit (IMU), to analyze behavioral patterns of young children. The pressure sensors utilize a sensor array created using flexible inkjet printing, with each sensor using a piezoresistive sensing layer. The humidity sensors employ an interdigitated capacitive sensor based on a polyimide humidity-sensitive layer and are also manufactured using the flexible inkjet printing technique. To achieve a wide measurement area, both the pressure and humidity sensors are expanded into 5 × 5 and 5 × 10 sensor arrays, respectively. Also, commercial IMU, including accelerometer/gyroscope sensors, is employed. Finally, the SUI platform is in the form of a cuboidal block model, with an IMU and circuits embedded within the block. Multilayered pressure and humidity sensor arrays are installed on the external surface of the block. Collected data from each sensor are visualized through heatmaps and 3D motion representation to create a platform that integrates fine-grained behavior as well as global behavior information of young children. This research would provide a foundation for the development of SUI technology, especially aimed at individuals who have difficulty with conventional forms of input–output devices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Divisive normalization is a model of canonical computation of brain circuits. We demonstrate that two cascaded divisive normalization processors (DNPs), carrying out intensity/contrast gain control and elementary motion detection, respectively, can model the robust motion detection realized by the early visual system of the fruit fly. We first introduce a model of elementary motion detection and rewrite its underlying phase-based motion detection algorithm as a feedforward divisive normalization processor. We then cascade the DNP modeling the photoreceptor/amacrine cell layer with the motion detection DNP. We extensively evaluate the DNP for motion detection in dynamic environments where light intensity varies by orders of magnitude. The results are compared to other bio-inspired motion detectors as well as state-of-the-art optic flow algorithms under natural conditions. Our results demonstrate the potential of DNPs as canonical building blocks modeling the analog processing of early visual systems. The model highlights analog processing for accurately detecting visual motion, in both vertebrates and invertebrates. The results presented here shed new light on employing DNP-based algorithms in computer vision. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: To improve motion robustness of functional fetal MRI scans by developing an intrinsic real‐time motion correction method. MRI provides an ideal tool to characterize fetal brain development and growth. It is, however, a relatively slow imaging technique and therefore extremely susceptible to subject motion, particularly in functional MRI experiments acquiring multiple Echo‐Planar‐Imaging‐based repetitions, for example, diffusion MRI or blood‐oxygen‐level‐dependency MRI. Methods: A 3D UNet was trained on 125 fetal datasets to track the fetal brain position in each repetition of the scan in real time. This tracking, inserted into a Gadgetron pipeline on a clinical scanner, allows updating the position of the field of view in a modified echo‐planar imaging sequence. The method was evaluated in real‐time in controlled‐motion phantom experiments and ten fetal MR studies (17 + 4‐34 + 3 gestational weeks) at 3T. The localization network was additionally tested retrospectively on 29 low‐field (0.55T) datasets. Results: Our method achieved real‐time fetal head tracking and prospective correction of the acquisition geometry. Localization performance achieved Dice scores of 84.4% and 82.3%, respectively for both the unseen 1.5T/3T and 0.55T fetal data, with values higher for cephalic fetuses and increasing with gestational age. Conclusions: Our technique was able to follow the fetal brain even for fetuses under 18 weeks GA in real‐time at 3T and was successfully applied "offline" to new cohorts on 0.55T. Next, it will be deployed to other modalities such as fetal diffusion MRI and to cohorts of pregnant participants diagnosed with pregnancy complications, for example, pre‐eclampsia and congenital heart disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In a global context increasingly concerned with security challenges, the significance of robust surveillance systems cannot be overstated, especially in regions afflicted by vandalism and crime. Despite the growing adoption of video surveillance technologies, their high cost remains a barrier, particularly in lower-income areas, notably in African cities where surveillance implementation is reportedly minimal. This study introduces a cost-effective, real-time surveillance system, integrating the ESP32 microcontroller with an OV2640 (OV) camera and a Pyroelectric Infrared (PIR) sensor, leveraging Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The system is designed to detect motion, alert users via SMS in the event of an intrusion, and transmit real-time video using the TWILIO Application Programming Interface (API), which facilitates global communication through SMS, voice, and wireless services. Upon deployment and testing, it was observed that the system effectively corresponds the visual images on the Ismart platform with the actual real-time video captured within the coverage area. The motion sensor unit demonstrated reliable functionality. A notable outcome of this implementation is the operational cost, which is assessed to be less than 50% of existing surveillance systems, thereby offering a more affordable alternative without compromising efficiency. The proposed system's efficacy and cost-effectiveness position it as a viable solution for a wide range of applications, including domestic settings, banking institutions, office premises, and airports. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract The Intelligent Surveillance Support System(ISSS) is an innovative software solution that enables real-time monitoring and analysis of security footage to detect and identify potential threats. This system incorporates advanced features such as face recognition, alarm on theft detection, visitors in/out detection and motion detection, to provide a comprehensive and reliable security solution. The implementation of this software aims to improve the efficiency of surveillance systems, thereby enhancing the safety and security of public and private spaces. The focus of this study is on performing the aforementioned tasks in real time while utilizing enhanced algorithms from the OpenCV Library, such as LBPH and Haar Cascading, which enhance the use of machine perception and help us produce outcomes with an accuracy of about 95% after multiple runs. With the rapid advancements in technology and the increasing need for surveillance in today’s world, the Intelligent Surveillance Support System holds immense potential in the field of security and surveillance.

The rapid progress of flexible electronics has met the growing need for detecting human movement information in exoskeleton auxiliary equipment. This study provides a review of recent advancements in the design and fabrication of flexible electronics used for human motion detection. Firstly, a comprehensive introduction is provided on various self-powered wearable flexible sensors employed in detecting human movement information. Subsequently, the algorithms utilized to provide feedback on human movement are presented, followed by a thorough discussion of their methods and effectiveness. Finally, the review concludes with perspectives on the current challenges and opportunities in implementing self-powered wearable flexible sensors in exoskeleton technology.