Fast Image Compression Using Over-complete ICAMM

Chih-Cheng Peng,Chih-Hong Kao,Sheng-Ping Hsieh 제어로봇시스템학회 2010 제어로봇시스템학회 국제학술대회 논문집 Vol.2010 No.10

This paper presents a new over complete ICAMM to make decomposition the basis for low-bit high-speed image compression on image sub-blocks. Although the over complete independent component analysis basic number is much larger than the original data dimension, most of the coefficients will be zero after performing the basis transform so that this algorithm reaches the low bit-rate compression goal. The over complete independent component effect approximates the wavelet basis functions. This is different from the discrete cosine function and wavelet function in that the independent component is relevant to the data itself. When using the over complete independent component analysis to decompose the image sub-blocks, it can divide self-adaptive learning into several subgroups based on the different characteristics of the text images. Each subgroup has a set of corresponding over complete independent components. In this way, it can be more efficient to reduce the bit rate use. At the same time the information in the subgroup can also be used in image transmission based on the different encodings. The experimental results show that our proposed approach achieves low bit-rate image compression.

Study of Feature-Based Image Capturing and Recognition Algorithm

Chih-Hong Kao,Sheng-Ping Hsieh,Chih-Cheng Peng 제어로봇시스템학회 2010 제어로봇시스템학회 국제학술대회 논문집 Vol.2010 No.10

In the field of applied computer vision, the three-dimensional (3D) object recognition is a very important technique which can be used to determine objects from a certain direction of the image for arbitrary 3D objects. These skills are useful in military applications, such as moving target recognition and coastal surveillance. Computer vision recognition allows fast response and all day long reconnaissance. The purpose of establishing a ship recognition system is to research and develop effective ship contour capture in the natural sea environment. We can develop a ship recognition system that is reliable and fast based on a database of ship images. We propose a recognition algorithm for ship images. This system utilizes gradient vector flow to capture the ship image contour first and calculates the geometric eigenvalue using this contour and Fourier descriptor. The eigenvalues are used to perform separate rough and detailed recognition. A graphic user interface is developed and the validity of the proposed technique is demonstrated using identifying images.

Optimization Control Method of Intelligent Cooling and Lubrication for a Geared Spindle

Kun-Ying Li,Ping-Cheng Hsieh,Jen-Ji Wang,Shih-Jie Wei 한국정밀공학회 2023 International Journal of Precision Engineering and Vol.24 No.10

The heat generated by the transmission system in the gear-driven spindle module of the machine tool not only influences the overall temperature field but also induces an excessive rise in temperature of gears tooth flank or rolling contact surface resulting in thermal deformation. In this study, high torque geared spindle was adopted to investigate a cooling control method, and an effective geared spindle cooling control method was proposed and tested. The controller of the cooling system received gear spindle load, rotational speed, and temperature of spindle to adjust the cooling flowrate, and the gas temperature of oil gas lubrication. Under spindle speed of 2000 rpm, the thermal deformations of X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis with cooling control are reduced by 43.7%, 46.8%, and 18.6%, respectively. The cooling control method not only can effectively control the rise in temperature of the meshing and contact friction area of the transmission system but also enables the transmission components and bearings of the geared spindle to achieve optimal cooling and lubrication effects.

Responses of Candida albicans to the Human Antimicrobial Peptide LL-37

Pei-Wen Tsai,Yin-Lien Cheng,Wen-Ping Hsieh,Chung-YuLan 한국미생물학회 2014 The journal of microbiology Vol.52 No.7

Candida albicans is amajor fungal pathogen in humans. Antimicrobialpeptides (AMPs) are critical components of the innateimmune response in vertebrates and represent the firstline of defense against microbial infection. LL-37 is the onlymember of the human family of cathelicidin AMPs and iscommonly expressed by various tissues and cells, includingsurfaces of epithelia. The candidacidal effects of LL-37 havebeen well documented, but the mechanisms by which LL-37kills C. albicans are not completely understood. In this study,we examined the effects of LL-37 on cell wall and cellular responsesin C. albicans. Using transmission electron microscopy,carbohydrate analyses, and staining for β-1,3-glucan,changing of C. albicans cell wall integrity was detected uponLL-37 treatment. In addition, LL-37 also affected cell wallarchitecture of the pathogen. Finally,DNAmicroarray analysisand quantitative PCR demonstrated that sub-lethal concentrationsof LL-37 modulated the expression of genes witha variety of functions, including transporters, regulators forbiological processes, response to stress or chemical stimulus,and pathogenesis. Together, LL-37 induces complex responsesin C. albicans, making LL-37 a promising candidate for useas a therapeutic agent against fungal infections.

Successful Enrichment of Rarely Found Candidatus Anammoxoglobus propionicus from Leachate Sludge

( Shu Chuan Hsu ),( Yen Chun Lai ),( Ping Heng Hsieh ),( Pun Jen Cheng ),( Suen Shin Wong ),( Chun Hsiung Hung ) 한국미생물 · 생명공학회 2014 Journal of microbiology and biotechnology Vol.24 No.7

Bacteria that mediate the anaerobic oxidation of ammonium (anammox) have been detected in natural ecosystems, as well as various wastewater treatment systems. In this study, sludge from a particular landfill leachate anaerobic treatment system was selected as the incubation seed for anammox microorganism enrichment owing to its possible anammox activity. Transmission electron microscopy observation, denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis analysis, and cloning/sequencing techniques were applied to identify the diversity of anammox microorganisms throughout the incubation. During the early stage of operation, the diversity of anammox microorganisms was similar to the original complex microbes in the seed sludge. However, as incubation time increased, the anammox microorganism diversity within the system that was originally dominated by Candidatus (Ca.) Brocadia sp. was replaced by Ca. Anammoxoglobus propionicus. The domination of Ca. Anammoxoglobus propionicus produced a stable removal of ammonia (70 mg-N/l) and nitrite (90 mg-N/l), and the total nitrogen removal efficiency was maintained at nearly 95%. The fluorescence in situ hybridization results showed that Ca. Anammoxoglobus propionicus was successfully enriched from 1.8 ± 0.6% initially to 65 ± 5% after 481 days of operation. Therefore, the present results demonstrated the feasibility of enriching Ca. Anammoxoglobus propionicus from leachate sludge, even though the original cell count was extremely low. Application of this seldom found anammox organism could offer an alternative to current ammonia-nitrogen treatment.

Professionals’ experiences and attitudes toward use of Traditional Chinese Medicine in hospice palliative inpatient care units: A multicenter survey in Taiwan

Yu-Jia Lin,Hsiao-Ting Chang,Ming-Hwai Lin,Ru-Yih Chen,Ping-Jen Chen,Wen-Yuan Lin,Jyh-Gang Hsieh,Ying-Wei Wang,Chung-Chieh Hu,Yi-Sheng Liou,Tai-Yuan Chiu,Chun-Yi Tu,Yi-Jen Wang,Bo-Ren Cheng,Tzeng-Ji Ch 한국한의학연구원 2021 Integrative Medicine Research Vol.10 No.2

Background: Medical staff may have difficulties in using conventional medicine to manage symptoms among terminally ill patients, including adverse effects of the treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is regarded as a complementary or alternative medicine, and has been increasingly used in the field of palliative medicine in recent years. This study aimed to investigate the experiences of and attitudes toward using TCM among palliative care professionals, and to provide preliminary information about its use in palliative care. Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey study conducted in eight inpatient hospice wards in Taiwan between December 2014 and February 2016. The questionnaire was self-administered, and was analyzed with descriptive statistics including Pearson’s Chi-square test and Fisher’s exact test. Results: A total of 251 palliative care professionals responded to the questionnaire, of whom 89.7% and 88.9% believed that the use of TCM could improve the physical symptoms and quality of life in terminally ill patients, respectively. Overall, 59.8%, of respondents suggested that TCM had rare side effects, and 58.2% were worried that TCM could affect the liver and kidney function of patients. In total, 89.7% and 88.0% of professionals agreed there were no suitable clinical practice guidelines and educational programs, respectively, for TCM use in palliative care. Conclusions: Most of the respondents agreed there was insufficient knowledge, skills-training, and continuing education on the use of TCM in terminally ill patients in Taiwan. These results show that to address patient safety considerations, guidelines about use of TCM in palliative care should be established.

Percutaneous Endoscopic Interbody Debridement and Fusion for Pyogenic Lumbar Spondylodiskitis: Surgical Technique and the Comparison With Percutaneous Endoscopic Drainage and Debridement

Po-Ju Lai,Sheng-Fen Wang,Tsung-Ting Tsai,Yun-Da Li,Ping-Yeh Chiu,Ming-Kai Hsieh,Fu-Cheng Kao 대한척추신경외과학회 2021 Neurospine Vol.18 No.4

Objective: Surgical treatment of severe infectious spondylodiskitis remains challenging. Although minimally invasive percutaneous endoscopic drainage and debridement (PEDD) may yield good results in complicated cases, outcomes of patients with extensive structural damage and mechanical instability may be unsatisfactory. To address severe infectious spondylodiskitis, we have developed a surgical technique called percutaneous endoscopic interbody debridement and fusion (PEIDF), which comprises endoscopic debridement, bone-graft interbody fusion, and percutaneous posterior instrumentation. Methods: Outcomes of PEIDF in 12 patients and PEDD in 15 patients with infectious spondylodiskitis from April 2014 to July 2018 were reviewed retrospectively. Outcome were compared between 2 kinds of surgical procedures. Results: Patients in PEIDF group had significantly lower rate of revision surgery (8.3% vs. 58.3%), better kyphosis angle (-5.73°±8.74 vs. 1.07°±2.70 in postoperative; 7.09°±7.23 vs. 0.79°±4.08 in kyphosis correction at 1 year), and higher fusion rate (83.3% vs. 46.7%) than those who received PEDD. Conclusion: PEIDF is an effective approach for treating infectious spondylodiskitis, especially in patients with spinal instability and multiple medical comorbidities.