May 14
Embedded
vision refers to the ability of equipment to extract meaning from (and
appropriately respond to) visual inputs. It's quickly becoming the hottest
trend in electronics technology, fueled by the emergence of increasingly
capable high-performance, energy-efficient, and affordable processors, image
sensors, memories, and other semiconductor building blocks, along with optics,
illumination LEDs, and other subsystems. Advancements in these areas, along
with software and algorithms, have enabled engineers to implement robust image
analysis and understanding capabilities in a system that fits in the palm of
your hand, versus the traditional approach of using high-end workstations.
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May 7
A quick web search of “medical
device safety” instantly tells the story of how much controversy there is currently
swirling around regarding the testing of medical devices and the general level
of safety provided in their operation. There’s no shortage of coverage, from industrial
silicone found in breast implants to the hacking
vulnerabilities of wireless devices to government
officials, consumer
groups, and the general
public calling for stronger oversight.
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Apr 26
Of power related events that damage electronic equipment,
approximately 0.5% are caused by voltage surges and spikes, and a small
percentage of failures actually results from power outages themselves. These
daily disturbances include a complex array of voltage sags, brown outs, over
voltages, power outages and voltage surges and spikes. No two disturbances are
the same, and the increased complexity of these disturbances has proven to be
catastrophic to the lifespan and reliability of medical equipment.
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Apr 18
Over the past few decades, we have seen
significant advances in medical visualization technologies with the emergence
and widespread use of sophisticated techniques such as magnetic resonant
imaging (MRI) and X-ray computed tomography (CT scanning). These advances have
made it possible for surgeons to non-invasively visualize
the internal structure of the human body in high resolution 3D, enabling a
range of disease identification, screening, and general medical applications.
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