Abstract:
Magnetic resonance (MR) calibration data are acquired using a plurality of radio frequency receive coils, and both coil sensitivity maps and reference projection vectors are generated based on the MR calibration data. During imaging, extra navigator projection vectors are acquired, or part of the imaging data can be used as navigator projection vectors. Partially parallel imaging (PPI) can performed to enhance the navigation information. The navigator projection vectors and the reference projection vectors are sensitivity weighted using the coil sensitivity maps to generate navigator sensitivity weighted projection vectors (navigator SWPV) and reference sensitivity weighted projection vectors (reference SWPV) respectively, and these are compared to generate subject position information. The subject motions are compensated prospectively or retrospectively using the generated subject position information. The motion compensation may be prospective, performed by adjusting an imaging volume of the PPI based on the subject position information.
Abstract:
A plurality of coil elements (18, 18′) and corresponding receivers (26) define a plurality of channels, each carrying a corresponding partial k-space data set (60, 64). One or more processors (30) generate (80) a first image representation (76) based on the plurality of partial k-space data sets, generate a relative sensitivity map (82) for each of the channels, project (90) the first image representation (76) with each of the relative sensitivity maps (82) to generate a plurality of recreated k-space data sets (92), and each partial k-space data and the corresponding recreated k-space data set are combined to generate substituted k-space data sets (96). The substituted k-space data sets are reconstructed (100) into a plurality of images (102) which are combined (104) to create a final image (106).
Abstract:
A method of operating a communication system is disclosed. A first communication session between a first base station and a mobile station is established. A service session between a first access network and the mobile station is established. When the mobile station moves to the service area of a new base station, a second communication session between a second base station and the mobile station is established. A distance between the first base station and the second base station is determined. If the distance exceeds a criteria, the service session is handed off a second access network. The criteria, which must be greater than zero, corresponds to the number of base station service areas separating the first base station and the second base station.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention pertain to a method and apparatus for image reconstruction for parallel Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). In a specific embodiment, a method for image reconstruction in image space is provided. The method can suppress aliasing caused by undersampling when the number of sampling lines in k-space is reduced to increase the imaging speed. In an embodiment, suppressing aliasing from under-sampling can improve the quality of images reconstructed from the data acquired using a MRI coil array. In an embodiment, the method operates in image space and achieves a good resolution. In the reconstruction, the sum of square errors can be minimized within a region of interest, which can allow the image reconstruction to be optimized in a particular imaging region of interest by sacrificing the reconstruction of other regions. In a further embodiment, image reconstruction can be implemented region by region, allowing global optimization by spending a longer time in reconstruction.
Abstract:
An Ethernet transmission apparatus having a quick protection and fair attribute as well as a corresponding method are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a sorter, MPLS processing module and a SDH processing module, wherein, the MPLS processing module includes a VC tag packaging unit, a multiplexing unit, a tag managing unit, a scheduler, an MPLS protective unit, an MPLS signaling unit and a Fair algorithm unit. The present invention sorts the Ethernet transactions and labels VC tags by the VC tag packaging unit so as to form a PW LSP. PW LSP with a plurality of identical source and target ends are multiplexed into a tunnel LSP. MPLS signaling unit counts the network nodes that LSP passes by and calculates a protective LSP. MPLS protective unit selects an active LSP or a protective LSP and enters the scheduler for queuing. The FAIR algorithm controls the allotment of the bandwidth so as to secure the fairness of the transactions.
Abstract:
The subject invention pertains to a method for acquiring and reconstructing a collection of time crucial magnetic resonance images. The subject invention is applicable for speeding up acquisition of or improving the quality of the set of images. In one specific embodiment, the subject method is used to reduce the time required to generate a cardiac CINE sequence of phases of the heart.
Abstract:
A folding mechanism includes a first folding member having a first beveled joint face provided with a locating hole, and first and second lugs symmetrically provided below the first beveled joint face; and a second folding member having a second beveled joint face internally provided with a receiving space for receiving a locating element and a spring therein. A third lug is provided below the second joint face, so that a shaft may be extended through shaft holes on the first, second, and third lugs. When the first and second folding members are assembled with a right angle contained between them, the locating element is upward projected from the locating hole to hold the two folding members in place; and when the locating element is pushed out of the locating hole, the first folding member can be pivotally turned about the shaft to parallel the second folding member.
Abstract:
FIG. 1 is a top, front perspective view of a bird bath; FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of the bird bath; FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view of the bird bath; FIG. 4 is a left side elevation of the bird bath; FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view of the bird bath; FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the bird bath; and, FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the bird bath.
Abstract:
A method of operating a communication system comprises exchanging initial communications between a wireless communication device and a communication network over a wireless connection between the wireless communication device and a network access system and over a network connection between the wireless device and the communication network. The method further comprises, in response to a loss of the network connection due to a deterioration of the wireless connection, determining if a partial network entry process is possible to regain the connection, and if the partial network entry process is possible to regain the network connection, performing the partial network entry process. The method further comprises, in response to an improvement of the wireless connection and upon regaining the network connection, exchanging new communications between the wireless communication device and the communication network over the wireless connection and the network connection.
Abstract:
A stationary wireless terminal and a switching method for automatically switching communication lines are provided. The terminal includes: a wireless communication module, for detecting from time to time whether there is an incoming call from a wireless network side, and transmitting a channel switching control instruction to a switching control circuit based on a current interface connection state of an external telephone and an incoming call detection result or a detection result reported by a public switched telephone network (PSTN) interface circuit; a subscriber line interface circuit (SLIC), for performing a two/line four wire line conversion of a voice signal communicated between the wireless communication module and the external telephone; a switching control circuit, for accomplishing a connection control of the SLIC or PSTN interface circuit and the external telephone according to the channel switching control instruction; and a PSTN interface circuit, for detecting a line state and incoming call of a wired network side and detecting an on/off-hook state of the external telephone, and reporting detection result to the wireless communication module. The pretransmitted solution can easily realize voice calling service respectively from two lines.