摘要:
A method of determining a partition into distinct regions of a set of coefficients representative of at least a part of an image in order to insert a watermark comprises the following steps: generation (E501) of a centred pseudo-random sequence (w) equal in size to the cardinal number (N) of the said set of coefficients, formed from centred pseudo-random sub-sequences; modulation (E502) of the said set of coefficients by the said centred pseudo-random sequence (w) in order to insert the same information bit on the said set of coefficients; and checking (E504–E508), over each region, of a criterion of detectability of the information bit inserted by modulation. Use especially for determining an adaptative partition as a function of a criterion of detectability of an information bit inserted on each region.
摘要:
A method of inserting a watermarking signal (w) in a set (X) of coefficients (Xi) representing a digital image (I), in which at least one subset of coefficients is modified by said watermarking signal (w), comprises, for each representative coefficient (Xi) to be modified, a step of determining a neighborhood (V(Xi)) of the representative coefficient (Xi) to be modified, in the image (I); a step of selecting a neighborhood (Vsimd) in a dictionary of neighborhoods representing coefficients representing the image (I), according to a predetermined criterion of similarity with the neighborhood (V(Xi)) of the representative coefficient (Xi) under consideration; and a step of modifying the representative coefficient (Xi) as a function of the watermarking signal (w) and a predetermined masking data item (M(Vsimd)) representing the masking effect on a watermarking signal, of the neighborhood (Vsimd) selected in the dictionary.
摘要:
A method for the prior monitoring of the detectability of a watermarking signal inserted by modulation in a set of coefficients representing for example a digital image. The method comprises the step of simulating a distortion on the set of modulated coefficients, the distortion corresponding to a given compression level of the set of coefficients before modulation, determined by optimisation of a ratio of transmission rate to distortion. The method further comprises the step of calculating a detectability test on the set of modulated coefficients after distortion, and a step of comparing the detectability test with a threshold detection value. The method is used notably for inserting a watermarking signal during the compression of a digital image.
摘要:
A surgical access system comprises a wound retractor comprising an outer anchor, an inner anchor, and a flexible, tubular sheath extending therebetween. Embodiments of the outer anchor comprise an outer ring rotatable around an annular axis thereof, thereby rolling the sheath therearound when retracting an incision or opening in a body wall. The sheath comprises a plurality of fibers or strands that improve the abrasion and puncture resistance thereof. Consequently, the surgical access system is useful in procedures in which damage to the sheath is likely, for example, orthopedic hip replacement, and spinal procedures. In some embodiments, the sheath tapers from the outer ring to the inner ring.
摘要:
A retraction device for retracting an incision in a body wall includes a sheath that traverses through the incision from outside the body to a body cavity inside the body. The retraction device may include a deployable, adjustable frame that supports the sheath and that, together with the sheath, retracts the incision. The retraction device may include an outer ring and an inner ring coupled to opposing ends of the sheath and further include means to place the sheath in tension between the inner and outer rings, thereby retracting the incision.
摘要:
The method of verifying multimedia entities according to the invention to determine whether a first multimedia entity matches a second multimedia entity, is characterized in that it comprises a step of selecting from a plurality of second multimedia entities, by a content-based search, a set of second multimedia entities close to the first multimedia entity, and a step of deciding as to at least one match between the first multimedia entity and at least one second multimedia entity of the set of second multimedia entities, based on a comparison between the first multimedia entity and the second multimedia entities of the set.
摘要:
Electric device, designed to be attached to a mounting rail, comprising a body fitted with means for locking onto the rail comprising at least one lug that can be moved between a locked position and an unlocked position, designed to interact with a first edge of the rail, the lug being subjected to the action of an elastic element placed in a housing of the body and pressing on the latter and on the movable lug,wherein the elastic element is of elongated shape, substantially rectilinear in a rest position, the housing comprising an opening for the insertion of the elastic element, placed substantially along the same axis as that of the elastic element in the rest position and leading to the outside of the body, on the lateral face of the body perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the rail.
摘要:
The invention is a method for determining a segmentation into distinct regions of a set of coefficients representing at least part of an image in order to insert or extract a set of watermarking signals with a predetermined cardinal. The method of the invention generates a set of acceptable segmentations, calculates, for each acceptable segmentation, a probability of error on the detection of the watermarking signals inserted in said each acceptable segmentation, and selects at least a segmentation in the set of acceptable segmentations, on consideration of the probability of error subject to a constraint on the number of regions of the selected segmentation, with respect to said predetermined cardinal.
摘要:
A balloon trocar includes a cannula assembly including a cannula and an outer sleeve fitting over the cannula. The distal end of the outer sleeve is proximal to the distal end of the cannula. A balloon is coupled to a distal portion of the sleeve and a distal portion of the cannula. The outer surface of the cannula includes a plurality of longitudinal channels for transmitting gas or fluid to the balloon. A bolster having a gel pad at its distal portion is slidably mounted to the cannula assembly and may be locked in a desired position. In use, the trocar is inserted into an incision through a body wall and into a body cavity. The balloon is inflated and the cannula assembly pulled proximally against the incision while the bolster is slid distally to the body wall and locked in place to seal the incision with the compressed balloon.
摘要:
An incrementally adjustable wound retractor (100), having a first ring (102) with a diameter greater than the desired diameter of the wound incision. A second ring (104), having an annular axis and a diameter greater than the desired diameter of the wound incision. A flexible sleeve (106), disposed in a generally cylindrical form between the first and second rings (102, 104), the second ring may be rolled over itself and around the annular axis to provide a sleeve with a radical retraction force sufficient to stretch the incision to the desired diameter.