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This paper illustrates the design of a system to identify objects on a conveyor belt using machine vision. In the present study, a machine vision based on one line scan sorting was developed, the purpose being to sort objects based on various stages of maturity. Many different methods are available for object identification. But we made design a system that separates and counting them. Different objects placed on the conveyor belt moves along, a camera placed above the belt takes real-time video and feeds it to the MATLAB software for processing the object to compare with the basic template object. The vision camera understands an object based on its physical attributes, such as shape and size for effectively controlling the hardware, which will use in this work. Besides, the number of objects of a particular section that cross the conveyor to demonstrate the identification of moving objects is counted and displayed. A low-speed conveyor belt is manufactured with various test objects that pass through it. For identifying a good object, the wavelength data is used, determining the way to match the geometric patterns and to identify the dimensions, and edge detection is applied. The ability to count specific attributes objects is testing different test paths. The sorting of objects using machine vision was performed using an algorithm of pattern matching of machine vision. A pattern image template was built and stored in a computer's memory. When the object is sorting the application run, the camera receives the image of the object into MATLAB. The vision application investigates the image and transfers it to the classifier if the received image matches the model image or not matches.

This study utilized laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) to quantify gadolinium in the hair of autopsy cases that had received gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) before death. Consecutive autopsy cases were reviewed for GBCA injections and subjects who received a single type of GBCA in the year before death were included. Hair samples were analyzed using LA-ICP-MS as a line scan technique and parameters were optimized to maximize instrument sensitivity, accuracy, and precision. Linear regression analyses between hair measures and gadolinium dose were executed. LA-ICP-MS analysis produced a time-resolved record of GCBA exposure, with the position of the gadolinium peak maxima along the hair shaft providing a good estimate for the day that GBCA injection occurred (R2 = 0.46; p = 0.0022); however, substantial within and between subject variation in the position of the GBCA peak was observed. Average area under the curve for gadolinium peaks in the hair samples was a better predictor of gadolinium dose (R2 = 0.41; p = 0.0046), compared to the average of peak maxima concentration. Correlation between area under the curve and dose suggests that LA-ICP-MS analysis of hair may be an effective method to evaluate gadolinium levels in subjects in vivo after exposure to GBCAs. This study demonstrates that analysis of human hair using techniques with high spatial resolution such as LA-ICP-MS has excellent potential to reveal time-dependent signatures of past exposures.

PI fine particles encapsulating a large number of TiO2 nanoparticles (PI FPs/TiO2 NPs) were successfully fabricated rapidly and continuously by the emulsion re-precipitation method using a multistep flow synthetic system. The fabricated material, PI FPs/TiO2 NPs, was spherical in structure with a diameter of 214 nm, and the mean size of TiO2 NPs was 5.2 nm. Line scan elemental analysis with SEM-EDX showed that the TiO2 NPs were disproportionately embedded near the surface of the PI FPs. UV-vis transmission spectra revealed high UV shielding efficiency of the PI FPs/TiO2 NPs as the NPs are located near the surface.

Polar ice research has undergone great progress in the last six decades. One of its recent technological achievements has been the development of new techniques for digital image recording and analysis of ice-core stratigraphy and microstructure. In this work we investigate one such image records, namely the line-scan image records of the EPICA-DML (European Project for Ice Coring in Antarctica, Dronning Maud Land) deep ice core. These images provide a multiscale depiction of the stratigraphy and structure of the Antarctic Ice Sheet. While previous studies have focused on the ice-core optical stratigraphy on the micro- and mesoscale (

We propose a camera model for line-scan cameras with telecentric lenses. The camera model assumes a linear relative motion with constant velocity between the camera and the object. It allows to model lens distortions, while supporting arbitrary positions of the line sensor with respect to the optical axis. We comprehensively examine the degeneracies of the camera model and propose methods to handle them. Furthermore, we examine the relation of the proposed camera model to affine cameras. In addition, we propose an algorithm to calibrate telecentric line-scan cameras using a planar calibration object. We perform an extensive evaluation of the proposed camera model that establishes the validity and accuracy of the proposed model. We also show that even for lenses with very small lens distortions, the distortions are statistically highly significant. Therefore, they cannot be omitted in real-world applications.

Two-dimensional (2D) materials exhibit unique optical properties when controlled to atomic thickness, and show large potential for applications in optoelectronics, photodetectors, and tunable excit...

Synopsis Angle recession, trabecular meshwork injury, increased trabecular pigmentation, and reduced Schlemm's canal dimensions can cause reduced aqueous outflow and unilateral glaucoma in an eye, following blunt trauma. Also, these patients are possibly at a risk to develop raised intraocular pressure (IOP) in the normal fellow eye due to reduced Schlemm's canal area. Aim To identify and quantitatively evaluate Schlemm's canal (SC) parameters by anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) in the patients with unilateral 360° angle recession glaucoma (ARG) and compare with the fellow normal eyes and age-related normal control. Materials and methods Six patients with a history of unilateral ocular blunt trauma and unilateral 360° ARG, normal fellow eyes and 34 age-matched normal controls underwent anterior chamber angle imaging with corneal line scan protocol using AS-OCT. Schlemm's canal cross-sectional area (SC-CSA) and meridional and coronal diameters were measured on temporal and nasal sections at 3 and 9 o'clock positions. Results In the AS-OCT cross-sectional images, SC was observed as a horizontally oval or ellipsoidal translucent space. The mean SC-CSA (1,710 ± 376.1 μm2 vs 6,100 ± 2,700 μm2, p < 0.0001), mean meridional diameter (243.6 ± 55.47 μm vs 474 ± 125.6 μm, p < 0.0001), and mean coronal diameter (32.68 ± 6.27 μm vs 57.42 ± 16.27 μm, p < 0.0001) of the SC were smaller in ARG eyes when compared with the normal eyes. The SC dimensions were reduced in the untraumatized fellow eyes of ARG patients when compared with the normal eyes (SC-SCA: 2350 ± 602.1 μm2, p = 0.001, meridional diameter: 341.8 ± 88.8 μm, p = 0.012 and coronal diameter: 31.67 ± 3.8 μm, p < 0.0001). There was no difference in the measured SC dimensions between the ARG eyes and the normal fellow eyes. Conclusion The reduced SC parameters in the eyes with unilateral 360° ARG and the normal fellow eyes could mean that these patients probably have an underlying structural abnormality in the SC. Trabecular meshwork injury, angle recession, and increased trabecular pigmentation are probably the predisposing factors in the ARG eyes for the increase in IOP. Whether the normal fellow eyes develop IOP rise in the future needs to be seen during regular follow-up. How to cite this article Mansoori T, Reddy AA, Balakrishna N. Identification and Quantitative Assessment of Schlemm's Canal in the Eyes with 360° Angle Recession Glaucoma. J Curr Glaucoma Pract 2020;14(1):25-29.

Laser speckle imaging has been an indispensable tool for visualizing blood flow in biomedical applications. We proposed a novel design of the laser speckle imaging system, which combines confocal illumination and detection with various speckle analysis methods. The system can be operated by three imaging modes. One is surface illumination laser speckle contrast imaging (SI-LSCI) and the other two are line scan temporal speckle contrast imaging (LS-TSCI) and line scan spatial speckle contrast imaging (LS-SSCI). The experimental results of flow phantoms have validated the mixture model, which combines the Lorentzian and Gaussian models to describe the simultaneous existence of both Brownian motions and ordered flow. Our experimental results of in vivo chick embryos demonstrate that LS-SSCI maintains high temporal resolution and is less affected by motion artifacts. LS-SSCI can provide better image quality for in vivo imaging blood chick embryos than LS-TSCI. Furthermore, the experiential results present that LS-SSCI can detect and quantify the blood flow change during vascular clipping, and shows great potential in diagnosing vascular diseases, such as angiosclerosis, angiostenosis, or angiemphraxis.

Recently, the lack of expansion joint gaps on highway bridges in Korea has been increasing. In particular, with the increase in the number of days during the summer heatwave, the narrowing of the expansion joint gap causes symptoms such as expansion joint damage and pavement blow-up, which threaten traffic safety and structural safety. Therefore, in this study, we developed a machine vision (M/V)-technique-based inspection system that can monitor the expansion joint gap through image analysis while driving at high speed (100 km/h), replacing the current manual method that uses an inspector to inspect the expansion joint gap. To fix the error factors of image analysis that happened during the trial application, a machine learning method was used to improve the accuracy of measuring the gap between the expansion joint device. As a result, the expansion gap identification accuracy was improved by 27.5%, from 67.5% to 95.0%, and the use of the system reduces the survey time by more than 95%, from an average of approximately 1 h/bridge (existing manual inspection method) to approximately 3 min/bridge. We assume, in the future, maintenance practitioners can contribute to preventive maintenance that prepares countermeasures before problems occur.

The fatigue behavior of reinforcing bars is mainly influenced by their surface properties. Massive ribs and sharp notches provoke failure in fatigue. For the current research, it was necessary to develop a measurement system in order to allow for the highly precise measurement of the surface of fair sized fatigue specimens. The paper presents the boundary conditions at the beginning of the research project and gives a short overview of the measuring techniques currently used. It presents the development of a laser-based line scan (LLS) measuring system which applies the principle of laser-triangulation. The high accuracy and precision of the system of measurement was quantified in several investigations.

Archive color photographs—particularly of sites where sediment is no longer available—are an underused resource that potentially contains detailed paleoenvironmental information. To investigate this potential, two sets of digital images were taken, at different times, of loess, glaciolacustrine, and deep-sea sediments. The first image set was taken using standard digital cameras. Lighting conditions and sediment surface preparation varied, in a similar way to characteristics likely to be encountered in archive photographs. The second image set was taken by a high-resolution, line-scan camera with an integrated light source. CIELAB (Commission Internationale de l'Eclairage) color reflectance data were obtained from both image sets and analyzed by cross correlation. Of the three reflectance parameters (L*, a*, and b*), L* reflectance is the most compromised by differences in ambient lighting or moisture content. Textural distinctions appear to be an important factor influencing the cross correlations and produce multiple, relatively weak solutions for the glaciolacustrine sediments, whereas the texturally uniform loess and deep-sea sediments produce a single, best-fit solution. Comparison of a* reflectance records from an undated marine sequence with a chronologically constrained sequence from the same site indicates the potential to apply color reflectance to produce preliminary age models.

Purpose. To investigate the effect of hemodialysis (HD) on the anterior chamber angle by anterior segment optical coherence tomography (ASOCT) and other ophthalmologic parameters in patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). Methods. A prospective observational study was performed on 20 patients who underwent HD for ESKD. Anterior chamber angle images were obtained by 16 mm line scan of ASOCT. The angle opening distance (AOD) and the trabecular-iris space area (TISA) were determined using the ImageJ program. Additional 12 mm horizontal and 9 mm vertical wide-field scans centered on the posterior pole were performed for the measurement of peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (pRNFL) thickness and macular ganglion cell-inner plexiform layer (mGCIPL) thickness. Changes in intraocular pressure (IOP), AOD, TISA, pRNFL thickness, and mGCIPL thickness before and after HD were statistically analyzed. Results. The IOP decreased significantly from 17.5 ± 3.4 before HD to 16.2 ± 2.3 after HD (P=0.017). There was a statistically significant decrease in AOD 750 and TISA 750 (P=0.005 and P=0.007, respectively). AOD 500 and TISA 500 also decreased, which was almost statistically significant (P=0.061 and P=0.081, respectively). Mean pRNFL thickness and mGCIPL thickness did not show significant change after HD. Conclusion. We observed a significant decrease in IOP and anterior chamber angle measurements after HD. Our study suggests that HD can influence the anterior segment structure of eyes.

Aiming at the problem of detecting blurred targets by line scan CCD images in complex background, a target detection algorithm based on visual saliency is proposed. According to the characteristics...

Recently, the pre-synthesized oil-soluble quantum dots (QDs) have triggered great interests due to advantages of monodispersity, stability and easy synthesis. Aggregation of QDs is the reason for low loading and poor efficiency during the in situ ligand exchange linker-assisted assembly process of preparing photovoltaic devices. In this work, we modify TiO2 films with 4-mercaptobenzoic acid (MBA) as linkers and adjust modification time (MT) of MBA on the surface of TiO2 films. As the MT increases from 0 to 6 min, even 360 min, loading amount of QDs and photovoltaic performance improve first and then decrease. The results of line scan in cross-sectional view of photoanodes show that QDs uniformly distribute throughout the short-MT films thickness, while obvious aggregation occur in the surface of long-MT films. The best device with 3 min of MBA modification exhibits an optimal efficiency of 5.58%.

To examine the regional changes in human choroidal thickness following short-term exposure to hemifield myopic defocus using optical coherence tomography (OCT).The central 26˚ visual field of the left eye of 25 healthy young adults (mean age 26 ± 5 years) was exposed to 60 min of clear vision (control session), +3 D full-field, +3 D superior retinal and +3 D inferior retinal myopic defocus, with the right eye occluded. Choroidal thickness across the central 5 mm (17°) macular region was examined before and after 60 min of defocus using a high-resolution, foveal centred vertical OCT line scan, with optical defocus simultaneously imposed using a Badal optometer and cold mirror system mounted on a Spectralis OCT device.Averaged across the central 5 mm macular area, choroidal thickness decreased by -4 ± 7 μm during the control session (p = 0.01), most likely due to the unique stimulus conditions of this study. The mean macular choroidal thickness increased during full-field (+2 ± 8 μm), inferior retinal (+3 ± 7 μm) and superior retinal myopic defocus (+5 ± 9 μm), representing a significant thickening of the choroid compared to the control session (all p 0.05). The defocus induced changes in macular choroidal thickness differed between the superior and inferior hemiretinal regions (FThese findings provide evidence supporting a local regional choroidal response to myopic defocus in the human eye, with hemifield myopic defocus leading to significant thickening of the choroid localised to the retinal region exposed to defocus. The novel finding of a localised response of the human choroid to hemifield myopic defocus, particularly in the superior hemiretina, may have important implications in optimising the optical design of myopia control interventions.

The geometry of the sensed and thus optically relevant area in the image plane of line scan cameras suggests that improvement of the overall system is possible, by joint design of optics and electronics. By a technique named Linear Fovea (LF) proposed in this paper, the optical contrast along the Line-of-Interest (LOI) in the image plane i.e. the location of the opto-electronic sensor, is optimized at the expense of contrast elsewhere. In the LF method, employing a single doubly symmetric surface, the resolved field of view (RFOV) as the merit function, is maximized, by finding appropriate Zernike coefficients describing that surface. The technique is applied on a proof-of-concept single mirror telescope and both MTF analysis and standard target imaging simulation are performed. Results show that by this technique, the RFOV can be doubled, or alternatively the illumination can be increased 2.5 times keeping RFOV unchanged. Furthermore, a rather uniform response is kept along the LOI.

The process of selecting the fertilized eggs and discarding the nonfertilized or poorly fertilized ones is critical for the efficient egg production. Egg-fertility evaluation is generally done by the candling method, in which the egg is illuminated by a light source and the fertility is confirmed, based on the blood vessels; this method requires expertise and cannot be automated. In this study, a hyperspectral visible/near infrared line-scan imaging system, which utilizes a customized illumination system to determine the viability of fertilized eggs is used in the semi-transmittance mode. The line-scan hyperspectral imaging provided a novel unique patterned image of viable eggs due to the movement of viable embryo in the light illumination environment. The acquired image of each egg (88 eggs) was analyzed using principal component analysis (PCA) and image processing including a texture co-occurrence method. The generated PCA-core images exhibit significant differences between the blood vessels of the fertilized viable and nonviable eggs. The analysis result indicates that by utilizing a single-band (560 nm) image and simple image processing methods, the viability of fertilized eggs can be determined with an accuracy of approximately 99%. A single-band-image-based low-cost system is envisaged in the near-future for the automation of the viability-status evaluation of fertilized eggs.

The Oxidation behaviour of γ-TiAl alloys, Ti-46.5Al-3.5Nb-1Cr-1Mo-0.3B and Ti-46.5Al-3.5Nb-2Mo-0.3B were investigated at 900°C in air. The oxidation behaviour of these alloys were compared with Ti-46.5Al-3.5Nb-2Cr-0.3B (standard GKSS composition) to study the effect of Cr and Mo. The microstructure and the oxide layer were characterized by SEM and XRD as a function of oxidation time. The composition of the oxide layer was analyzed by EPMA line scan and elemental mapping. It has been observed that, the weight gain of the alloys under study with Mo addition is less as compared to the standard alloy while decrease in Cr content has improved the oxidation resistance, confirming the beneficial effect of Mo addition in improving the oxidation resistance of the γ -TiAl alloys.

This paper describes Mirror Pulse Modulation (MPM), which is an image sensor-based optical wireless communication protocol using line scan sampling. MPM is designed to be featured on current and future smartphones, and has the advantages of a wide communication range and the ability to transmit small pieces of information at high speed. MPM has been published as IEEE standard 802.15.7-2018, but this is the first paper to describe it in detail. We evaluate here the performance of MPM with parameter settings individually optimized for several scenarios. Our results show a 4.4-fold increase in communication range and a 2.3 fold increase in dimming rate compared to International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standard 62943:2017, which is adopted in several commercial services.

We introduce an anamorphic detection paradigm to optimize spatial and spectral resolution in adaptive optics line-scan OCT, wherein an improved light collection efficiency and signal roll-off compared to traditional methods was demonstrated. The benefits for in vivo imaging were exemplified by retrieving nanometer-scale light-induced optical path length dynamics at high speed in individual cones. The high speed, sensitivity and cellular-scale resolution of the resulting adaptive optics line-scan OCT instrument offers a robust and sensitive biomarker for retinal function in health and disease.