In this paper, we present an optimized design method for high-speed embedded image processing system using 32 bit floating-point Digital Signal Processor (DSP) and Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD). The DSP...In this paper, we present an optimized design method for high-speed embedded image processing system using 32 bit floating-point Digital Signal Processor (DSP) and Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD). The DSP acts as the main processor of the system: executes digital image processing algorithms and operates other devices such as image sensor and CPLD. The CPLD is used to acquire images and achieve complex logic control of the whole system. Some key technologies are introduced to enhance the performance of our system. In particular, the use of DSP/BIOS tool to develop DSP applications makes our program run much more efficiently. As a result, this system can provide an excellent computing platform not only for executing complex image processing algorithms, but also for other digital signal processing or multi-channel data collection by choosing different sensors or Analog-to-Digital (A/D) converters.展开更多
High-Speed Trains (HSTs) have emerged as a mainstream mode of transportation in China, owing to their exceptional safety and efficiency. Ensuring the reliable operation of HSTs is of paramount economic and societal im...High-Speed Trains (HSTs) have emerged as a mainstream mode of transportation in China, owing to their exceptional safety and efficiency. Ensuring the reliable operation of HSTs is of paramount economic and societal importance. As critical rotating mechanical components of the transmission system, bearings make their fault diagnosis a topic of extensive attention. This paper provides a systematic review of image encoding-based bearing fault diagnosis methods tailored to the condition monitoring of HSTs. First, it categorizes the image encoding techniques applied in the field of bearing fault diagnosis. Then, a review of state-of-the-art studies has been presented, encompassing both monomodal image conversion and multimodal image fusion approaches. Finally, it highlights current challenges and proposes future research directions to advance intelligent fault diagnosis in HSTs, aiming to provide a valuable reference for researchers and engineers in the field of intelligent operation and maintenance.展开更多
Deep learning now underpins many state-of-the-art systems for biomedical image and signal processing,enabling automated lesion detection,physiological monitoring,and therapy planning with accuracy that rivals expert p...Deep learning now underpins many state-of-the-art systems for biomedical image and signal processing,enabling automated lesion detection,physiological monitoring,and therapy planning with accuracy that rivals expert performance.This survey reviews the principal model families as convolutional,recurrent,generative,reinforcement,autoencoder,and transfer-learning approaches as emphasising how their architectural choices map to tasks such as segmentation,classification,reconstruction,and anomaly detection.A dedicated treatment of multimodal fusion networks shows how imaging features can be integrated with genomic profiles and clinical records to yield more robust,context-aware predictions.To support clinical adoption,we outline post-hoc explainability techniques(Grad-CAM,SHAP,LIME)and describe emerging intrinsically interpretable designs that expose decision logic to end users.Regulatory guidance from the U.S.FDA,the European Medicines Agency,and the EU AI Act is summarised,linking transparency and lifecycle-monitoring requirements to concrete development practices.Remaining challenges as data imbalance,computational cost,privacy constraints,and cross-domain generalization are discussed alongside promising solutions such as federated learning,uncertainty quantification,and lightweight 3-D architectures.The article therefore offers researchers,clinicians,and policymakers a concise,practice-oriented roadmap for deploying trustworthy deep-learning systems in healthcare.展开更多
Structural Health Monitoring(SHM)systems play a key role in managing buildings and infrastructure by delivering vital insights into their strength and structural integrity.There is a need for more efficient techniques...Structural Health Monitoring(SHM)systems play a key role in managing buildings and infrastructure by delivering vital insights into their strength and structural integrity.There is a need for more efficient techniques to detect defects,as traditional methods are often prone to human error,and this issue is also addressed through image processing(IP).In addition to IP,automated,accurate,and real-time detection of structural defects,such as cracks,corrosion,and material degradation that conventional inspection techniques may miss,is made possible by Artificial Intelligence(AI)technologies like Machine Learning(ML)and Deep Learning(DL).This review examines the integration of computer vision and AI techniques in Structural Health Monitoring(SHM),investigating their effectiveness in detecting various forms of structural deterioration.Also,it evaluates ML and DL models in SHM for their accuracy in identifying and assessing structural damage,ultimately enhancing safety,durability,and maintenance practices in the field.Key findings reveal that AI-powered approaches,especially those utilizing IP and DL models like CNNs,significantly improve detection efficiency and accuracy,with reported accuracies in various SHM tasks.However,significant research gaps remain,including challenges with the consistency,quality,and environmental resilience of image data,a notable lack of standardized models and datasets for training across diverse structures,and concerns regarding computational costs,model interpretability,and seamless integration with existing systems.Future work should focus on developing more robust models through data augmentation,transfer learning,and hybrid approaches,standardizing protocols,and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to overcome these limitations and achieve more reliable,scalable,and affordable SHM systems.展开更多
This paper provides a comprehensive introduction to the mini-Si Tian Real-time Image Processing pipeline(STRIP)and evaluates its operational performance.The STRIP pipeline is specifically designed for real-time alert ...This paper provides a comprehensive introduction to the mini-Si Tian Real-time Image Processing pipeline(STRIP)and evaluates its operational performance.The STRIP pipeline is specifically designed for real-time alert triggering and light curve generation for transient sources.By applying the STRIP pipeline to both simulated and real observational data of the Mini-Si Tian survey,it successfully identified various types of variable sources,including stellar flares,supernovae,variable stars,and asteroids,while meeting requirements of reduction speed within 5 minutes.For the real observational data set,the pipeline detected one flare event,127 variable stars,and14 asteroids from three monitored sky regions.Additionally,two data sets were generated:one,a real-bogus training data set comprising 218,818 training samples,and the other,a variable star light curve data set with 421instances.These data sets will be used to train machine learning algorithms,which are planned for future integration into STRIP.展开更多
Breast cancer remains one of the most pressing global health concerns,and early detection plays a crucial role in improving survival rates.Integrating digital mammography with computational techniques and advanced ima...Breast cancer remains one of the most pressing global health concerns,and early detection plays a crucial role in improving survival rates.Integrating digital mammography with computational techniques and advanced image processing has significantly enhanced the ability to identify abnormalities.However,existing methodologies face persistent challenges,including low image contrast,noise interference,and inaccuracies in segmenting regions of interest.To address these limitations,this study introduces a novel computational framework for analyzing mammographic images,evaluated using the Mammographic Image Analysis Society(MIAS)dataset comprising 322 samples.The proposed methodology follows a structured three-stage approach.Initially,mammographic scans are classified using the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System(BI-RADS),ensuring systematic and standardized image analysis.Next,the pectoral muscle,which can interfere with accurate segmentation,is effectively removed to refine the region of interest(ROI).The final stage involves an advanced image pre-processing module utilizing Independent Component Analysis(ICA)to enhance contrast,suppress noise,and improve image clarity.Following these enhancements,a robust segmentation technique is employed to delineated abnormal regions.Experimental results validate the efficiency of the proposed framework,demonstrating a significant improvement in the Effective Measure of Enhancement(EME)and a 3 dB increase in Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio(PSNR),indicating superior image quality.The model also achieves an accuracy of approximately 97%,surpassing contemporary techniques evaluated on the MIAS dataset.Furthermore,its ability to process mammograms across all BI-RADS categories highlights its adaptability and reliability for clinical applications.This study presents an advanced and dependable computational framework for mammographic image analysis,effectively addressing critical challenges in noise reduction,contrast enhancement,and segmentation precision.The proposed approach lays the groundwork for seamless integration into computer-aided diagnostic(CAD)systems,with the potential to significantly enhance early breast cancer detection and contribute to improved patient outcomes.展开更多
The dipping process was recorded firstly by high-speed camera system; acceleration time, speed, and dipping time were set by the control system of dipping bed, respectively. By image processing of dipping process base...The dipping process was recorded firstly by high-speed camera system; acceleration time, speed, and dipping time were set by the control system of dipping bed, respectively. By image processing of dipping process based on Otsu's method, it was found that low-viscosity flux glue eliminates the micelle effectively, very low speed also leads to small micelle hidden between the bumps, and this small micelle and hidden phenomenon disappeared when the speed is ≥0.2 cm s-1. Dipping flux quantity of the bump decreases by about 100 square pixels when flux viscosity is reduced from4,500 to 3,500 mpa s. For the 3,500 mpa s viscosity glue, dipping flux quantity increases with the increase of the speed and decreases with the increase of the speed after the speed is up to 0.8 cm s-1. The stable time of dipping glue can be obtained by real-time curve of dipping flux quantity and is only 80–90 ms when dipping speed is from 1.6 to 4.0 cm s-1. Dipping flux quantity has an increasing trend for acceleration time and has a decreasing trend for acceleration. Dipping flux quantity increases with the increase of dipping time, and is becoming saturated when the time is ≥55 ms.展开更多
As a pathfinder of the SiTian project,the Mini-SiTian(MST)Array,employed three commercial CMOS cameras,represents a next-generation,cost-effective optical time-domain survey project.This paper focuses primarily on the...As a pathfinder of the SiTian project,the Mini-SiTian(MST)Array,employed three commercial CMOS cameras,represents a next-generation,cost-effective optical time-domain survey project.This paper focuses primarily on the precise data processing pipeline designed for wide-field,CMOS-based devices,including the removal of instrumental effects,astrometry,photometry,and flux calibration.When applying this pipeline to approximately3000 observations taken in the Field 02(f02)region by MST,the results demonstrate a remarkable astrometric precision of approximately 70–80 mas(about 0.1 pixel),an impressive calibration accuracy of approximately1 mmag in the MST zero points,and a photometric accuracy of about 4 mmag for bright stars.Our studies demonstrate that MST CMOS can achieve photometric accuracy comparable to that of CCDs,highlighting the feasibility of large-scale CMOS-based optical time-domain surveys and their potential applications for cost optimization in future large-scale time-domain surveys,like the SiTian project.展开更多
Backscatter electron analysis from scanning electron microscopes(BSE-SEM)produces high-resolution image data of both rock samples and thin-sections,showing detailed structural and geochemical(mineralogical)information...Backscatter electron analysis from scanning electron microscopes(BSE-SEM)produces high-resolution image data of both rock samples and thin-sections,showing detailed structural and geochemical(mineralogical)information.This allows an in-depth exploration of the rock microstructures and the coupled chemical characteristics in the BSE-SEM image to be made using image processing techniques.Although image processing is a powerful tool for revealing the more subtle data“hidden”in a picture,it is not a commonly employed method in geoscientific microstructural analysis.Here,we briefly introduce the general principles of image processing,and further discuss its application in studying rock microstructures using BSE-SEM image data.展开更多
In recent years, the widespread adoption of parallel computing, especially in multi-core processors and high-performance computing environments, ushered in a new era of efficiency and speed. This trend was particularl...In recent years, the widespread adoption of parallel computing, especially in multi-core processors and high-performance computing environments, ushered in a new era of efficiency and speed. This trend was particularly noteworthy in the field of image processing, which witnessed significant advancements. This parallel computing project explored the field of parallel image processing, with a focus on the grayscale conversion of colorful images. Our approach involved integrating OpenMP into our framework for parallelization to execute a critical image processing task: grayscale conversion. By using OpenMP, we strategically enhanced the overall performance of the conversion process by distributing the workload across multiple threads. The primary objectives of our project revolved around optimizing computation time and improving overall efficiency, particularly in the task of grayscale conversion of colorful images. Utilizing OpenMP for concurrent processing across multiple cores significantly reduced execution times through the effective distribution of tasks among these cores. The speedup values for various image sizes highlighted the efficacy of parallel processing, especially for large images. However, a detailed examination revealed a potential decline in parallelization efficiency with an increasing number of cores. This underscored the importance of a carefully optimized parallelization strategy, considering factors like load balancing and minimizing communication overhead. Despite challenges, the overall scalability and efficiency achieved with parallel image processing underscored OpenMP’s effectiveness in accelerating image manipulation tasks.展开更多
In today’s world,image processing techniques play a crucial role in the prognosis and diagnosis of various diseases due to the development of several precise and accurate methods for medical images.Automated analysis...In today’s world,image processing techniques play a crucial role in the prognosis and diagnosis of various diseases due to the development of several precise and accurate methods for medical images.Automated analysis of medical images is essential for doctors,as manual investigation often leads to inter-observer variability.This research aims to enhance healthcare by enabling the early detection of diabetic retinopathy through an efficient image processing framework.The proposed hybridized method combines Modified Inertia Weight Particle Swarm Optimization(MIWPSO)and Fuzzy C-Means clustering(FCM)algorithms.Traditional FCM does not incorporate spatial neighborhood features,making it highly sensitive to noise,which significantly affects segmentation output.Our method incorporates a modified FCM that includes spatial functions in the fuzzy membership matrix to eliminate noise.The results demonstrate that the proposed FCM-MIWPSO method achieves highly precise and accurate medical image segmentation.Furthermore,segmented images are classified as benign or malignant using the Decision Tree-Based Temporal Association Rule(DT-TAR)Algorithm.Comparative analysis with existing state-of-the-art models indicates that the proposed FCM-MIWPSO segmentation technique achieves a remarkable accuracy of 98.42%on the dataset,highlighting its significant impact on improving diagnostic capabilities in medical imaging.展开更多
Attitude is one of the crucial parameters for space objects and plays a vital role in collision prediction and debris removal.Analyzing light curves to determine attitude is the most commonly used method.In photometri...Attitude is one of the crucial parameters for space objects and plays a vital role in collision prediction and debris removal.Analyzing light curves to determine attitude is the most commonly used method.In photometric observations,outliers may exist in the obtained light curves due to various reasons.Therefore,preprocessing is required to remove these outliers to obtain high quality light curves.Through statistical analysis,the reasons leading to outliers can be categorized into two main types:first,the brightness of the object significantly increases due to the passage of a star nearby,referred to as“stellar contamination,”and second,the brightness markedly decreases due to cloudy cover,referred to as“cloudy contamination.”The traditional approach of manually inspecting images for contamination is time-consuming and labor-intensive.However,we propose the utilization of machine learning methods as a substitute.Convolutional Neural Networks and SVMs are employed to identify cases of stellar contamination and cloudy contamination,achieving F1 scores of 1.00 and 0.98 on a test set,respectively.We also explore other machine learning methods such as ResNet-18 and Light Gradient Boosting Machine,then conduct comparative analyses of the results.展开更多
The mechanical properties and failure mechanism of lightweight aggregate concrete(LWAC)is a hot topic in the engineering field,and the relationship between its microstructure and macroscopic mechanical properties is a...The mechanical properties and failure mechanism of lightweight aggregate concrete(LWAC)is a hot topic in the engineering field,and the relationship between its microstructure and macroscopic mechanical properties is also a frontier research topic in the academic field.In this study,the image processing technology is used to establish a micro-structure model of lightweight aggregate concrete.Through the information extraction and processing of the section image of actual light aggregate concrete specimens,the mesostructural model of light aggregate concrete with real aggregate characteristics is established.The numerical simulation of uniaxial tensile test,uniaxial compression test and three-point bending test of lightweight aggregate concrete are carried out using a new finite element method-the base force element method respectively.Firstly,the image processing technology is used to produce beam specimens,uniaxial compression specimens and uniaxial tensile specimens of light aggregate concrete,which can better simulate the aggregate shape and random distribution of real light aggregate concrete.Secondly,the three-point bending test is numerically simulated.Thirdly,the uniaxial compression specimen generated by image processing technology is numerically simulated.Fourth,the uniaxial tensile specimen generated by image processing technology is numerically simulated.The mechanical behavior and damage mode of the specimen during loading were analyzed.The results of numerical simulation are compared and analyzed with those of relevant experiments.The feasibility and correctness of the micromodel established in this study for analyzing the micromechanics of lightweight aggregate concrete materials are verified.Image processing technology has a broad application prospect in the field of concrete mesoscopic damage analysis.展开更多
Angle detection is a crucial aspect of industrial automation,ensuring precise alignment and orientation ofcomponents in manufacturing processes.Despite the widespread application of computer vision in industrialsettin...Angle detection is a crucial aspect of industrial automation,ensuring precise alignment and orientation ofcomponents in manufacturing processes.Despite the widespread application of computer vision in industrialsettings,angle detection remains an underexplored domain,with limited integration into production lines.Thispaper addresses the need for automated angle detection in industrial environments by presenting a methodologythat eliminates training time and higher computation cost on Graphics Processing Unit(GPU)from machinelearning in computer vision(e.g.,Convolutional Neural Networks(CNN)).Our approach leverages advanced imageprocessing techniques and a strategic combination of algorithms,including contour selection,circle regression,polar warp transformation,and outlier detection,to provide an adaptive solution for angle detection.By configuringthe algorithm with a diverse dataset and evaluating its performance across various objects,we demonstrate itsefficacy in achieving reliable results,with an average error of only 0.5 degrees.Notably,this error margin is 3.274times lower than the acceptable threshold.Our study highlights the importance of accurate angle detection inindustrial settings and showcases the reliability of our algorithm in accurately determining angles,thus contributingto improved manufacturing processes.展开更多
The rail surface status image is affected by the noise in the shooting environment and contains a large amount of interference information, which increases the difficulty of rail surface status identification. In orde...The rail surface status image is affected by the noise in the shooting environment and contains a large amount of interference information, which increases the difficulty of rail surface status identification. In order to solve this problem, a preprocessing method for the rail surface state image is proposed. The preprocessing process mainly includes image graying, image denoising, image geometric correction, image extraction, data amplification, and finally building the rail surface image database. The experimental results show that this method can efficiently complete image processing, facilitate feature extraction of rail surface status images, and improve rail surface status recognition accuracy.展开更多
Real-time capabilities and computational efficiency are provided by parallel image processing utilizing OpenMP. However, race conditions can affect the accuracy and reliability of the outcomes. This paper highlights t...Real-time capabilities and computational efficiency are provided by parallel image processing utilizing OpenMP. However, race conditions can affect the accuracy and reliability of the outcomes. This paper highlights the importance of addressing race conditions in parallel image processing, specifically focusing on color inverse filtering using OpenMP. We considered three solutions to solve race conditions, each with distinct characteristics: #pragma omp atomic: Protects individual memory operations for fine-grained control. #pragma omp critical: Protects entire code blocks for exclusive access. #pragma omp parallel sections reduction: Employs a reduction clause for safe aggregation of values across threads. Our findings show that the produced images were unaffected by race condition. However, it becomes evident that solving the race conditions in the code makes it significantly faster, especially when it is executed on multiple cores.展开更多
In order to obtain good welding quality, it is necessary to apply quality control because there are many influencing factors in laser welding process. The key to realize welding quality control is to obtain the qualit...In order to obtain good welding quality, it is necessary to apply quality control because there are many influencing factors in laser welding process. The key to realize welding quality control is to obtain the quality information. Abundant weld quality information is contained in weld pool and keyhole. Aiming at Nd:YAG laser welding of stainless steel, a coaxial visual sensing system was constructed. The images of weld pool and keyhole were obtained. Based on the gray character of weld pool and keyhole in images, an image processing algorithm was designed. The search start point and search criteria of weld pool and keyhole edge were determined respectively.展开更多
Using the method of mathematical morphology,this paper fulfills filtration,segmentation and extraction of morphological features of the satellite cloud image.It also gives out the relative algorithms,which is realized...Using the method of mathematical morphology,this paper fulfills filtration,segmentation and extraction of morphological features of the satellite cloud image.It also gives out the relative algorithms,which is realized by parallel C programming based on Transputer networks.It has been successfully used to process the typhoon and the low tornado cloud image.And it will be used in weather forecast.展开更多
Indirect X-ray modulation imaging has been adopted in a number of solar missions and provided reconstructed X-ray images of solar flares that are of great scientific importance.However,the assessment of the image qual...Indirect X-ray modulation imaging has been adopted in a number of solar missions and provided reconstructed X-ray images of solar flares that are of great scientific importance.However,the assessment of the image quality of the reconstruction is still difficult,which is particularly useful for scheme design of X-ray imaging systems,testing and improvement of imaging algorithms,and scientific research of X-ray sources.Currently,there is no specified method to quantitatively evaluate the quality of X-ray image reconstruction and the point-spread function(PSF)of an X-ray imager.In this paper,we propose percentage proximity degree(PPD)by considering the imaging characteristics of X-ray image reconstruction and in particular,sidelobes and their effects on imaging quality.After testing a variety of imaging quality assessments in six aspects,we utilized the technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution to the indices that meet the requirements.Then we develop the final quality index for X-ray image reconstruction,QuIX,which consists of the selected indices and the new PPD.QuIX performs well in a series of tests,including assessment of instrument PSF and simulation tests under different grid configurations,as well as imaging tests with RHESSI data.It is also a useful tool for testing of imaging algorithms,and determination of imaging parameters for both RHESSI and ASO-S/Hard X-ray Imager,such as field of view,beam width factor,and detector selection.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.60472046)
文摘In this paper, we present an optimized design method for high-speed embedded image processing system using 32 bit floating-point Digital Signal Processor (DSP) and Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD). The DSP acts as the main processor of the system: executes digital image processing algorithms and operates other devices such as image sensor and CPLD. The CPLD is used to acquire images and achieve complex logic control of the whole system. Some key technologies are introduced to enhance the performance of our system. In particular, the use of DSP/BIOS tool to develop DSP applications makes our program run much more efficiently. As a result, this system can provide an excellent computing platform not only for executing complex image processing algorithms, but also for other digital signal processing or multi-channel data collection by choosing different sensors or Analog-to-Digital (A/D) converters.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2024JBZX027)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52375078).
文摘High-Speed Trains (HSTs) have emerged as a mainstream mode of transportation in China, owing to their exceptional safety and efficiency. Ensuring the reliable operation of HSTs is of paramount economic and societal importance. As critical rotating mechanical components of the transmission system, bearings make their fault diagnosis a topic of extensive attention. This paper provides a systematic review of image encoding-based bearing fault diagnosis methods tailored to the condition monitoring of HSTs. First, it categorizes the image encoding techniques applied in the field of bearing fault diagnosis. Then, a review of state-of-the-art studies has been presented, encompassing both monomodal image conversion and multimodal image fusion approaches. Finally, it highlights current challenges and proposes future research directions to advance intelligent fault diagnosis in HSTs, aiming to provide a valuable reference for researchers and engineers in the field of intelligent operation and maintenance.
基金supported by the Science Committee of the Ministry of Higher Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of grant AP23489899“Applying Deep Learning and Neuroimaging Methods for Brain Stroke Diagnosis”.
文摘Deep learning now underpins many state-of-the-art systems for biomedical image and signal processing,enabling automated lesion detection,physiological monitoring,and therapy planning with accuracy that rivals expert performance.This survey reviews the principal model families as convolutional,recurrent,generative,reinforcement,autoencoder,and transfer-learning approaches as emphasising how their architectural choices map to tasks such as segmentation,classification,reconstruction,and anomaly detection.A dedicated treatment of multimodal fusion networks shows how imaging features can be integrated with genomic profiles and clinical records to yield more robust,context-aware predictions.To support clinical adoption,we outline post-hoc explainability techniques(Grad-CAM,SHAP,LIME)and describe emerging intrinsically interpretable designs that expose decision logic to end users.Regulatory guidance from the U.S.FDA,the European Medicines Agency,and the EU AI Act is summarised,linking transparency and lifecycle-monitoring requirements to concrete development practices.Remaining challenges as data imbalance,computational cost,privacy constraints,and cross-domain generalization are discussed alongside promising solutions such as federated learning,uncertainty quantification,and lightweight 3-D architectures.The article therefore offers researchers,clinicians,and policymakers a concise,practice-oriented roadmap for deploying trustworthy deep-learning systems in healthcare.
文摘Structural Health Monitoring(SHM)systems play a key role in managing buildings and infrastructure by delivering vital insights into their strength and structural integrity.There is a need for more efficient techniques to detect defects,as traditional methods are often prone to human error,and this issue is also addressed through image processing(IP).In addition to IP,automated,accurate,and real-time detection of structural defects,such as cracks,corrosion,and material degradation that conventional inspection techniques may miss,is made possible by Artificial Intelligence(AI)technologies like Machine Learning(ML)and Deep Learning(DL).This review examines the integration of computer vision and AI techniques in Structural Health Monitoring(SHM),investigating their effectiveness in detecting various forms of structural deterioration.Also,it evaluates ML and DL models in SHM for their accuracy in identifying and assessing structural damage,ultimately enhancing safety,durability,and maintenance practices in the field.Key findings reveal that AI-powered approaches,especially those utilizing IP and DL models like CNNs,significantly improve detection efficiency and accuracy,with reported accuracies in various SHM tasks.However,significant research gaps remain,including challenges with the consistency,quality,and environmental resilience of image data,a notable lack of standardized models and datasets for training across diverse structures,and concerns regarding computational costs,model interpretability,and seamless integration with existing systems.Future work should focus on developing more robust models through data augmentation,transfer learning,and hybrid approaches,standardizing protocols,and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to overcome these limitations and achieve more reliable,scalable,and affordable SHM systems.
基金supported from the Strategic Pioneer Program of the Astronomy Large-Scale Scientific FacilityChinese Academy of Sciences and the Science and Education Integration Funding of University of Chinese Academy of Sciences+9 种基金the supports from the National Key Basic R&D Program of China via 2023YFA1608303the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB0550103)the supports from the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences under grant No.XDB0550000the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,grant Nos.12422303 and12261141690)the supports from the NSFC(grant No.12403024)supports from the NSFC through grant Nos.11988101 and 11933004the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF under grant No.GZB20240731the Young Data Scientist Project of the National Astronomical Data Centerthe China Post-doctoral Science Foundation(No.2023M743447)supports from the New Cornerstone Science Foundation through the New Cornerstone Investigator Program and the XPLORER PRIZE。
文摘This paper provides a comprehensive introduction to the mini-Si Tian Real-time Image Processing pipeline(STRIP)and evaluates its operational performance.The STRIP pipeline is specifically designed for real-time alert triggering and light curve generation for transient sources.By applying the STRIP pipeline to both simulated and real observational data of the Mini-Si Tian survey,it successfully identified various types of variable sources,including stellar flares,supernovae,variable stars,and asteroids,while meeting requirements of reduction speed within 5 minutes.For the real observational data set,the pipeline detected one flare event,127 variable stars,and14 asteroids from three monitored sky regions.Additionally,two data sets were generated:one,a real-bogus training data set comprising 218,818 training samples,and the other,a variable star light curve data set with 421instances.These data sets will be used to train machine learning algorithms,which are planned for future integration into STRIP.
基金funded by Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research at Najran University for supporting the research project through the Nama’a program,with the project code NU/GP/MRC/13/771-4.
文摘Breast cancer remains one of the most pressing global health concerns,and early detection plays a crucial role in improving survival rates.Integrating digital mammography with computational techniques and advanced image processing has significantly enhanced the ability to identify abnormalities.However,existing methodologies face persistent challenges,including low image contrast,noise interference,and inaccuracies in segmenting regions of interest.To address these limitations,this study introduces a novel computational framework for analyzing mammographic images,evaluated using the Mammographic Image Analysis Society(MIAS)dataset comprising 322 samples.The proposed methodology follows a structured three-stage approach.Initially,mammographic scans are classified using the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System(BI-RADS),ensuring systematic and standardized image analysis.Next,the pectoral muscle,which can interfere with accurate segmentation,is effectively removed to refine the region of interest(ROI).The final stage involves an advanced image pre-processing module utilizing Independent Component Analysis(ICA)to enhance contrast,suppress noise,and improve image clarity.Following these enhancements,a robust segmentation technique is employed to delineated abnormal regions.Experimental results validate the efficiency of the proposed framework,demonstrating a significant improvement in the Effective Measure of Enhancement(EME)and a 3 dB increase in Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio(PSNR),indicating superior image quality.The model also achieves an accuracy of approximately 97%,surpassing contemporary techniques evaluated on the MIAS dataset.Furthermore,its ability to process mammograms across all BI-RADS categories highlights its adaptability and reliability for clinical applications.This study presents an advanced and dependable computational framework for mammographic image analysis,effectively addressing critical challenges in noise reduction,contrast enhancement,and segmentation precision.The proposed approach lays the groundwork for seamless integration into computer-aided diagnostic(CAD)systems,with the potential to significantly enhance early breast cancer detection and contribute to improved patient outcomes.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51275536)the China High Technology R&D Program 973 (No. 2015CB057206)
文摘The dipping process was recorded firstly by high-speed camera system; acceleration time, speed, and dipping time were set by the control system of dipping bed, respectively. By image processing of dipping process based on Otsu's method, it was found that low-viscosity flux glue eliminates the micelle effectively, very low speed also leads to small micelle hidden between the bumps, and this small micelle and hidden phenomenon disappeared when the speed is ≥0.2 cm s-1. Dipping flux quantity of the bump decreases by about 100 square pixels when flux viscosity is reduced from4,500 to 3,500 mpa s. For the 3,500 mpa s viscosity glue, dipping flux quantity increases with the increase of the speed and decreases with the increase of the speed after the speed is up to 0.8 cm s-1. The stable time of dipping glue can be obtained by real-time curve of dipping flux quantity and is only 80–90 ms when dipping speed is from 1.6 to 4.0 cm s-1. Dipping flux quantity has an increasing trend for acceleration time and has a decreasing trend for acceleration. Dipping flux quantity increases with the increase of dipping time, and is becoming saturated when the time is ≥55 ms.
基金supported by the National Key Basic R&D Program of China via 2023YFA1608303the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB0550103)+3 种基金the National Science Foundation of China 12422303,12403024,12222301,12173007,and 12261141690the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF under grant Number GZB20240731the Young Data Scientist Project of the National Astronomical Data Center,and the China Post-doctoral Science Foundation No.2023M743447support from the NSFC through grant No.12303039 and No.12261141690.
文摘As a pathfinder of the SiTian project,the Mini-SiTian(MST)Array,employed three commercial CMOS cameras,represents a next-generation,cost-effective optical time-domain survey project.This paper focuses primarily on the precise data processing pipeline designed for wide-field,CMOS-based devices,including the removal of instrumental effects,astrometry,photometry,and flux calibration.When applying this pipeline to approximately3000 observations taken in the Field 02(f02)region by MST,the results demonstrate a remarkable astrometric precision of approximately 70–80 mas(about 0.1 pixel),an impressive calibration accuracy of approximately1 mmag in the MST zero points,and a photometric accuracy of about 4 mmag for bright stars.Our studies demonstrate that MST CMOS can achieve photometric accuracy comparable to that of CCDs,highlighting the feasibility of large-scale CMOS-based optical time-domain surveys and their potential applications for cost optimization in future large-scale time-domain surveys,like the SiTian project.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation(No.42261134535)the National Key Research and Development Program(No.2023YFE0125000)+2 种基金the Frontiers Science Center for Deep-time Digital Earth(No.2652023001)the 111 Project of the Ministry of Science and Technology(No.BP0719021)supported by the department of Geology,University of Vienna(No.FA536901)。
文摘Backscatter electron analysis from scanning electron microscopes(BSE-SEM)produces high-resolution image data of both rock samples and thin-sections,showing detailed structural and geochemical(mineralogical)information.This allows an in-depth exploration of the rock microstructures and the coupled chemical characteristics in the BSE-SEM image to be made using image processing techniques.Although image processing is a powerful tool for revealing the more subtle data“hidden”in a picture,it is not a commonly employed method in geoscientific microstructural analysis.Here,we briefly introduce the general principles of image processing,and further discuss its application in studying rock microstructures using BSE-SEM image data.
文摘In recent years, the widespread adoption of parallel computing, especially in multi-core processors and high-performance computing environments, ushered in a new era of efficiency and speed. This trend was particularly noteworthy in the field of image processing, which witnessed significant advancements. This parallel computing project explored the field of parallel image processing, with a focus on the grayscale conversion of colorful images. Our approach involved integrating OpenMP into our framework for parallelization to execute a critical image processing task: grayscale conversion. By using OpenMP, we strategically enhanced the overall performance of the conversion process by distributing the workload across multiple threads. The primary objectives of our project revolved around optimizing computation time and improving overall efficiency, particularly in the task of grayscale conversion of colorful images. Utilizing OpenMP for concurrent processing across multiple cores significantly reduced execution times through the effective distribution of tasks among these cores. The speedup values for various image sizes highlighted the efficacy of parallel processing, especially for large images. However, a detailed examination revealed a potential decline in parallelization efficiency with an increasing number of cores. This underscored the importance of a carefully optimized parallelization strategy, considering factors like load balancing and minimizing communication overhead. Despite challenges, the overall scalability and efficiency achieved with parallel image processing underscored OpenMP’s effectiveness in accelerating image manipulation tasks.
基金Scientific Research Deanship has funded this project at the University of Ha’il–Saudi Arabia Ha’il–Saudi Arabia through project number RG-21104.
文摘In today’s world,image processing techniques play a crucial role in the prognosis and diagnosis of various diseases due to the development of several precise and accurate methods for medical images.Automated analysis of medical images is essential for doctors,as manual investigation often leads to inter-observer variability.This research aims to enhance healthcare by enabling the early detection of diabetic retinopathy through an efficient image processing framework.The proposed hybridized method combines Modified Inertia Weight Particle Swarm Optimization(MIWPSO)and Fuzzy C-Means clustering(FCM)algorithms.Traditional FCM does not incorporate spatial neighborhood features,making it highly sensitive to noise,which significantly affects segmentation output.Our method incorporates a modified FCM that includes spatial functions in the fuzzy membership matrix to eliminate noise.The results demonstrate that the proposed FCM-MIWPSO method achieves highly precise and accurate medical image segmentation.Furthermore,segmented images are classified as benign or malignant using the Decision Tree-Based Temporal Association Rule(DT-TAR)Algorithm.Comparative analysis with existing state-of-the-art models indicates that the proposed FCM-MIWPSO segmentation technique achieves a remarkable accuracy of 98.42%on the dataset,highlighting its significant impact on improving diagnostic capabilities in medical imaging.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,Nos.12373086 and 12303082)CAS“Light of West China”Program+2 种基金Yunnan Revitalization Talent Support Program in Yunnan ProvinceNational Key R&D Program of ChinaGravitational Wave Detection Project No.2022YFC2203800。
文摘Attitude is one of the crucial parameters for space objects and plays a vital role in collision prediction and debris removal.Analyzing light curves to determine attitude is the most commonly used method.In photometric observations,outliers may exist in the obtained light curves due to various reasons.Therefore,preprocessing is required to remove these outliers to obtain high quality light curves.Through statistical analysis,the reasons leading to outliers can be categorized into two main types:first,the brightness of the object significantly increases due to the passage of a star nearby,referred to as“stellar contamination,”and second,the brightness markedly decreases due to cloudy cover,referred to as“cloudy contamination.”The traditional approach of manually inspecting images for contamination is time-consuming and labor-intensive.However,we propose the utilization of machine learning methods as a substitute.Convolutional Neural Networks and SVMs are employed to identify cases of stellar contamination and cloudy contamination,achieving F1 scores of 1.00 and 0.98 on a test set,respectively.We also explore other machine learning methods such as ResNet-18 and Light Gradient Boosting Machine,then conduct comparative analyses of the results.
基金supported by the National Science Foundation of China(10972015,11172015)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(8162008).
文摘The mechanical properties and failure mechanism of lightweight aggregate concrete(LWAC)is a hot topic in the engineering field,and the relationship between its microstructure and macroscopic mechanical properties is also a frontier research topic in the academic field.In this study,the image processing technology is used to establish a micro-structure model of lightweight aggregate concrete.Through the information extraction and processing of the section image of actual light aggregate concrete specimens,the mesostructural model of light aggregate concrete with real aggregate characteristics is established.The numerical simulation of uniaxial tensile test,uniaxial compression test and three-point bending test of lightweight aggregate concrete are carried out using a new finite element method-the base force element method respectively.Firstly,the image processing technology is used to produce beam specimens,uniaxial compression specimens and uniaxial tensile specimens of light aggregate concrete,which can better simulate the aggregate shape and random distribution of real light aggregate concrete.Secondly,the three-point bending test is numerically simulated.Thirdly,the uniaxial compression specimen generated by image processing technology is numerically simulated.Fourth,the uniaxial tensile specimen generated by image processing technology is numerically simulated.The mechanical behavior and damage mode of the specimen during loading were analyzed.The results of numerical simulation are compared and analyzed with those of relevant experiments.The feasibility and correctness of the micromodel established in this study for analyzing the micromechanics of lightweight aggregate concrete materials are verified.Image processing technology has a broad application prospect in the field of concrete mesoscopic damage analysis.
文摘Angle detection is a crucial aspect of industrial automation,ensuring precise alignment and orientation ofcomponents in manufacturing processes.Despite the widespread application of computer vision in industrialsettings,angle detection remains an underexplored domain,with limited integration into production lines.Thispaper addresses the need for automated angle detection in industrial environments by presenting a methodologythat eliminates training time and higher computation cost on Graphics Processing Unit(GPU)from machinelearning in computer vision(e.g.,Convolutional Neural Networks(CNN)).Our approach leverages advanced imageprocessing techniques and a strategic combination of algorithms,including contour selection,circle regression,polar warp transformation,and outlier detection,to provide an adaptive solution for angle detection.By configuringthe algorithm with a diverse dataset and evaluating its performance across various objects,we demonstrate itsefficacy in achieving reliable results,with an average error of only 0.5 degrees.Notably,this error margin is 3.274times lower than the acceptable threshold.Our study highlights the importance of accurate angle detection inindustrial settings and showcases the reliability of our algorithm in accurately determining angles,thus contributingto improved manufacturing processes.
文摘The rail surface status image is affected by the noise in the shooting environment and contains a large amount of interference information, which increases the difficulty of rail surface status identification. In order to solve this problem, a preprocessing method for the rail surface state image is proposed. The preprocessing process mainly includes image graying, image denoising, image geometric correction, image extraction, data amplification, and finally building the rail surface image database. The experimental results show that this method can efficiently complete image processing, facilitate feature extraction of rail surface status images, and improve rail surface status recognition accuracy.
文摘Real-time capabilities and computational efficiency are provided by parallel image processing utilizing OpenMP. However, race conditions can affect the accuracy and reliability of the outcomes. This paper highlights the importance of addressing race conditions in parallel image processing, specifically focusing on color inverse filtering using OpenMP. We considered three solutions to solve race conditions, each with distinct characteristics: #pragma omp atomic: Protects individual memory operations for fine-grained control. #pragma omp critical: Protects entire code blocks for exclusive access. #pragma omp parallel sections reduction: Employs a reduction clause for safe aggregation of values across threads. Our findings show that the produced images were unaffected by race condition. However, it becomes evident that solving the race conditions in the code makes it significantly faster, especially when it is executed on multiple cores.
基金Project (10776020) supported by the Joint Foundation of the National Natural Science Foundation of China and China Academy of Engineering Physics
文摘In order to obtain good welding quality, it is necessary to apply quality control because there are many influencing factors in laser welding process. The key to realize welding quality control is to obtain the quality information. Abundant weld quality information is contained in weld pool and keyhole. Aiming at Nd:YAG laser welding of stainless steel, a coaxial visual sensing system was constructed. The images of weld pool and keyhole were obtained. Based on the gray character of weld pool and keyhole in images, an image processing algorithm was designed. The search start point and search criteria of weld pool and keyhole edge were determined respectively.
文摘Using the method of mathematical morphology,this paper fulfills filtration,segmentation and extraction of morphological features of the satellite cloud image.It also gives out the relative algorithms,which is realized by parallel C programming based on Transputer networks.It has been successfully used to process the typhoon and the low tornado cloud image.And it will be used in weather forecast.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)12333010the National Key R&D Program of China 2022YFF0503002+3 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(grant No.XDB0560000)the NSFC 11921003supported by the Prominent Postdoctoral Project of Jiangsu Province(2023ZB304)supported by the Strategic Priority Research Program on Space Science,the Chinese Academy of Sciences,grant No.XDA15320000.
文摘Indirect X-ray modulation imaging has been adopted in a number of solar missions and provided reconstructed X-ray images of solar flares that are of great scientific importance.However,the assessment of the image quality of the reconstruction is still difficult,which is particularly useful for scheme design of X-ray imaging systems,testing and improvement of imaging algorithms,and scientific research of X-ray sources.Currently,there is no specified method to quantitatively evaluate the quality of X-ray image reconstruction and the point-spread function(PSF)of an X-ray imager.In this paper,we propose percentage proximity degree(PPD)by considering the imaging characteristics of X-ray image reconstruction and in particular,sidelobes and their effects on imaging quality.After testing a variety of imaging quality assessments in six aspects,we utilized the technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution to the indices that meet the requirements.Then we develop the final quality index for X-ray image reconstruction,QuIX,which consists of the selected indices and the new PPD.QuIX performs well in a series of tests,including assessment of instrument PSF and simulation tests under different grid configurations,as well as imaging tests with RHESSI data.It is also a useful tool for testing of imaging algorithms,and determination of imaging parameters for both RHESSI and ASO-S/Hard X-ray Imager,such as field of view,beam width factor,and detector selection.