We describe two advanced video analysis techniques, including Baseball Cards video-indexed by voice annotations (VIVA) and multi-media indexing and explorer (MINER).VIVA utilizes analyst call-outs (ACOs) in the form of chat messages (voice-to-text) to associate labels with video target tracks, to designate spatial-temporal activity boundaries and t
Hung-Yuan Lin,1– 3 Ting-Yu Lin,4 Ya-Jung Chuang,5 Li-Ju Lai,6 Pi-Jung Lin7 1Department ofOpthalmology, Universal Eye Center, Zhong-Li, Taiwan, Republicof China; 2Department of Optometry, Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taichung City, Taiwan, Republicof China; 3Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ruidong Hospital, Shangh
We present a proof-of-principle study about the use of a sensor for the nondestructive monitoring of strength development in hydrating concrete.The nondestructive evaluation technique is based on the propagation of highly nonlinear solitary waves (HNSWs), which are non-dispersive mechanical waves that can form and travel in highly nonlinear systems
Abstract Background It was the aim of this study to compare the outcome of surgery for complex anal fistulas in obese and non-obese patients.Methods All patients with complex anorectal fistulas who underwent fistulectomy and/or rectal advancement flap repair were prospectively recorded.Surgery was performed in a standardized technique.Body mass ind