Abstract:
A method is provided for optimizing a contrast injection function for CT imaging. The method includes injecting, with an injector pump, a test bolus of a contrast agent into a subject. The method also includes computing, on a processor, an impulse enhancement function. The method also includes determining, on a processor, a target enhancement function for a region of interest. The method also includes determining, with a processor, a plurality of parameters for a functional form for a contrast injection function in a time domain. The method also includes determining for the contrast injection function a constraint. The method also includes determining, with a processor, particular values for the plurality of parameters, which satisfy the constraint and minimize a difference between a value of an enhancement function and the target enhancement function computed in the time domain at discrete time periods without use of a Fourier transform.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to mouse and human J12 polynucleotides, polypeptide and anti J12 antibody molecules. The J12 is a cytokine that is preferentially expressed in Th2 cells. The polypeptides and/or antibodies described herein can be used in methods for detection and treatment of certain autoimmune and inflammatory diseases including asthma.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to mouse and human J12 polynucleotides, polypeptide and anti J12 antibody molecules. The J12 is a cytokine that is preferentially expressed in Th2 cells. The polypeptides and/or antibodies described herein can be used in methods for detection and treatment of certain autoimmune and inflammatory diseases including asthma.
Abstract:
FIG. 1 is a front, right and top perspective view of a tree climbing tool, showing my design. FIG. 2 is a rear, right and bottom perspective view thereof. FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof. FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view thereof. FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view thereof. FIG. 6 is a right side elevation view thereof. FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof; and, FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof. The broken lines depict portions of the tree climbing tool that form no part of the claimed design.
Abstract:
According to one embodiment, an apparatus stores a plurality of datapoints. A datapoint comprises a first value and a second value that depends upon the value of the first value. The apparatus associates the datapoint with a group from a plurality of groups. The group is associated with an identifying range and the datapoint is associated with the group based at least in part upon the first value of the datapoint and the identifying range of the group. The apparatus calculates a median of the second values of the datapoints associated with the group and a performance value by performing a regression based at least in part upon the identifying range and the calculated median of the group. The apparatus determines that the performance value exceeds a baseline value and in response, presents, on a display, an illustration depicting the identifying range and the associated median of the group.
Abstract:
According to one embodiment, an apparatus stores a plurality of datapoints. A datapoint comprises a first value and a second value that depends upon the value of the first value. The apparatus associates the datapoint with a group from a plurality of groups. The group is associated with an identifying range and the datapoint is associated with the group based at least in part upon the first value of the datapoint and the identifying range of the group. The apparatus calculates a median of the second values of the datapoints associated with the group and a performance value by performing a regression based at least in part upon the identifying range and the calculated median of the group. The apparatus determines that the performance value exceeds a baseline value and in response, presents, on a display, an illustration depicting the identifying range and the associated median of the group.
Abstract:
A system and a method for capacitive testing a component (including a packaged component) are disclosed. An embodiment of a test head comprises a holding unit configured to pick-up, hold and release the component, an electrode configured to receive a capacitive signal from the component and a preamplifier configured to amplify the capacitive signal.
Abstract:
A measuring device is provided: the measuring device including: a power supply configured to provide electric power to a chip via at least one of a chip connection and a chip-carrier connection; a chip arrangement receiving portion configured to receive a chip arrangement, the chip arrangement including a chip and a chip-carrier connected to the chip via one or more chip-to-chip-carrier connections; a detection portion including a plate; a detection circuit coupled to the plate and configured to detect an electrical signal from the plate; wherein the plate is configured such that it covers at least part of at least one of the chip, the chip-carrier, and the chip-to-chip-carrier connection; and wherein the plate is further configured such that at least part of the at least one of the chip, the chip-carrier, and the chip-to-chip-carrier connection is uncovered by the plate.
Abstract:
A measuring device is provided, the measuring device including: a power supply to provide electric power to a chip via at least one of a chip connection and a chip-carrier connection; a chip arrangement receiving portion configured to receive a chip arrangement, the chip arrangement including a chip and a plurality of chip-to-chip-carrier connections; a detection portion including: a plate; a detection circuit coupled to the plate and configured to detect an electrical signal from the plate; wherein the plate is configured such that it covers at least part of the chip arrangement; and wherein at least one chip-carrier connection is in electrical connection with the plate.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to mouse and human J12 polynucleotides, polypeptide and anti J12 antibody molecules. The J12 is a cytokine that is preferentially expressed in Th2 cells. The polypeptides and/or antibodies described herein can be used in methods for detection and treatment of certain autoimmune and inflammatory diseases including asthma.