1 GoTa System Features andLocation Service1.1 GoTaGoTa, the abbreviation of“Global OpenTrunking Architecture”, is anew-generation digital trunkingcommunication system based on theCDMA2000 1x technology. It makes use...1 GoTa System Features andLocation Service1.1 GoTaGoTa, the abbreviation of“Global OpenTrunking Architecture”, is anew-generation digital trunkingcommunication system based on theCDMA2000 1x technology. It makes use of manyadvantages of the CDMA technology and makesimprovement and optimization for the digitaltrunking communication system. It cansimultaneously realize multipte services including展开更多
Presents the application of such components as MT8980 and MT8924 in digital switch modules for trunking system, and design and implementation of digital switch modules, which can perform the functions of digital switc...Presents the application of such components as MT8980 and MT8924 in digital switch modules for trunking system, and design and implementation of digital switch modules, which can perform the functions of digital switch and conference call, and replace analog switch modules and maintain compatibility with analog systems so that the system can gradually and continuously updated to full digitization.展开更多
Objective To clearly delineate the microanatomy of the upper thoracic sympathetic trunk and its syntopy in order to provide anatomical basis for the selection of precise clinical surgical approaches.Methods Totally 55...Objective To clearly delineate the microanatomy of the upper thoracic sympathetic trunk and its syntopy in order to provide anatomical basis for the selection of precise clinical surgical approaches.Methods Totally 55 sympathetic trunks available in 28 Chinese adult cadavers(18 males and 10 females)were investigated in this study.The thoracic cavity was thoroughly exposed and then sympathetic ganglia and its affiliated rami were observed and measured with microscopic instruments.Results Rami from thoracic nerve 1(T1)intercostal nerve entered the stellate ganglion above the upper border of the second rib in all specimens,The distance between the rami and the upper border of the second rib was(5.1±1.4)mm.The incidence that T2⁃T5 ganglions located at the corresponding intercostal space was 92.7%,85.5%,40.0%and 36.4%,respectively.The rami communicantes were classified into 3 types(type a,b and c)according to the anatomical relationship between the thoracic sympathetic ganglia and the intercostal nerves.The distance from 3 types of rami communicantes to lateral sympathetic trunk at the middle point of relative rib was(10.2±3.4)mm(type a),(9.5±2.6)mm(type b)and(8.4±2.0)mm(type c),respectively.We found that 74.5%superior intercostal artery crossed the neck of the first rib.The distance between the superior intercostal artery and the lateral sympathetic trunk was(3.4±1.3)mm.Conclusion Sympathectomy performed at rib level should be the ideal choice for clinical surgical treatment of palmar or craniofacial hyperhidrosis with less denervation scope to achieve more definite therapeutic effect.展开更多
1 OverviewTrunking communication is an importantbranch in the mobile communications area.By adopting the PTT(Push-to-Talk)mode,half-duplex single calls and groupcalls can be directly set up.The trunkingtechnology is m...1 OverviewTrunking communication is an importantbranch in the mobile communications area.By adopting the PTT(Push-to-Talk)mode,half-duplex single calls and groupcalls can be directly set up.The trunkingtechnology is mainly employed in the field ofdedicated mobile communications.Like othermobile technologies,the development of trunkingtechnology undergoes a course from analogtechnology to digital technology and then to moreadvanced technologies,and its applied fieldsalso have been changed from dedicatednetworks to common networks.In 2002,ZTE organized its R&D institutes at展开更多
For Push-To-Talk (PTT) system based on Public Mobile Data Network (PMDN), the end-to-end time delay is the key aspect of the user's experience. The Push-Over-Cellular (POC) scheme defined by Open Mobile Alliance (...For Push-To-Talk (PTT) system based on Public Mobile Data Network (PMDN), the end-to-end time delay is the key aspect of the user's experience. The Push-Over-Cellular (POC) scheme defined by Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) is based on the VoIP phone model and use SIP protocol as the call control scheme. The call setup time delay in SIP may reach to several seconds, which is unac-ceptable for the PTT service. In this paper, we provide a new call control scheme for PTT system based on PLMN network. By combining the apriority knowledge of PTT call model and the priority control scheme, we encapsulate the signaling message and the voice data into a same data packet, when the user push the button, the voice and the call control signaling are sent to the server at the same time. So the long time delay of call setup procedure of POC scheme can be eliminate. The end-to-end call delay can be decreased significantly. The experiment result based on the commercial CDMA2000 1X network of China Unicom shows that the call delay can be decreased to 600 ms, which approach to the traditional trunk communication system's requirement.展开更多
ZTE Corporation has launched its world-leadingGoTa Digital Trunking Communication System inBeijing—a CDMA-based new generation digitaltrunking technology for Chinese and internationalmarkets.It is the first digital t...ZTE Corporation has launched its world-leadingGoTa Digital Trunking Communication System inBeijing—a CDMA-based new generation digitaltrunking technology for Chinese and internationalmarkets.It is the first digital trunking productdeveloped by a Chinese enterprise with anindependent intellectual property right.“This is a product that the global public展开更多
Hemiparesis is common following stroke. The ability to reach and grasp is a necessary component of many daily life functional tasks, hence reduced upper limb function has an impact on the ability to perform activities...Hemiparesis is common following stroke. The ability to reach and grasp is a necessary component of many daily life functional tasks, hence reduced upper limb function has an impact on the ability to perform activities of daily living. In hemiparetic patients, the unrestricted and unguided repetition of a motor task may reinforce compensatory movements. Trunk restraint allowed the patients to use joint ranges that were present but not recruited during unrestrained reaching. Later, studies combined the trunk restraint training with additional therapeutic interventions. With the growing number of studies on this intervention in the stroke population, there is the need to consolidate this evidence to determine the potential use of trunk restraint training in improving arm reaching in neurological rehabilitation particularly for stroke patients. A considerable research effort had assessed the effects of trunk restraint training on the recovery of reaching movements in hemiparetic patients. This review identified 5 relevant trials in which one trial is a pilot study. Among 5 trials, three trials recorded the movement kinematics (outcome measure) by Optotrak Motion analysis System, in the other two trials the movement kinematics (outcome measure) were analysed by a 6 – camera, 3D Motion analysis system and 10 – camera Motion Analysis System respectively. The effect size for the intervention was calculated by Cohen’s d. In this review, for the meta-analysis we used trunk displacement, trunk flexion, elbow extension, Smoothness and hand trajectory straightness (movement variables in kinematic analysis). The results of our review demonstrated that the use of trunk restraint as a treatment paradigm aimed at decreasing compensatory strategies has the potential of becoming an effective therapy. Further studies are necessary to determine the long term effect of the trunk restraint training.展开更多
<b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Introduction: </span></b><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Urban Air pollution ...<b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Introduction: </span></b><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Urban Air pollution is increasingly becoming a major health and sustainable development issue. Several studies showed that Traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) is one of the main sources of urban air pollution and has serious consequences on respiratory health. As no systematic review focused on the traffic-related air pollution and respiratory health in the target population of individuals working in a shop or in an office or individuals living along the trunk road, the authors conducted the current study to try to fill this gap. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Methods</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">: A systematic review search was conducted using MEDLINE (PubMed), Scientific Research Publishing: SCIRP, Web of Science, Google scholar. Studies were included if they meet the following selection criteria: </span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">1</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">) focus on population working or living along a major/trunk road</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">;</span><span style="font-family:""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">) studies had reported clearly at least on the exposure variables related to TRAP</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">;</span><span style="font-family:""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">3</span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">) the association between TRAP and development of respiratory symptoms or respiratory diseases was established. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Results: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">13 articles were selected on the 192 articles that were retrieved in the initial research. Exposure to traffic-related air pollution was determined by using distance to road, traffic intensity and pollutants measured. The main respiratory health problems found were cough, wheeze, asthma and bronchitis. No article discussed about roundabouts in characterizing exposure to traffic-related air pollution. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Conclusion: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Distance to road, traffic density and pollutants measured are the usual methods to characterize the exposure to traffic-related air pollution and its consequences on respiratory health. Regarding the context of area occupations in African cities, it is necessary to focus on population around roundabouts and see if they are not more exposed to TRAP.展开更多
The utilization of oil palm biomass in the production of high-value products has increased substantially.Due to the presence of sugars and starches in their tissues,oil palms have an exceptionally low natural resistan...The utilization of oil palm biomass in the production of high-value products has increased substantially.Due to the presence of sugars and starches in their tissues,oil palms have an exceptionally low natural resistance to fungi,making them susceptible to contamination.In this study,the properties of particleboard made from oil palmfibers,namely empty fruit bunches(EFB),oil palm trunks(OPT),and oil palm fronds(OPF)fibers and its poten-tial for fungal attack were evaluated.The chemical composition,spectroscopic characterization,morphological features,and elemental analysis of oil palm biomassfibers were identified and thoroughly examined.The mechan-ical properties and dimensional stability of the boards were assessed based on Japanese Industrial Standards(JIS)and American National Standards Institute(ANSI)guidelines.The density,strength,and moisture resistance of particleboard made from OPTfibers may vary from those made from OPF and EFB due to inherent changes in chemical composition andfiber structure.These differences have an impact on the overall performance of the particleboard.Based on the ANOVA and Tukey’s test results,significant differences in elasticity properties were observed mainly between OPT and otherfibers,while bending strength revealed notable differences between various pairs of particleboards.The evaluation also highlighted variations in dimensional stability and water absorption capabilities.However,bending strength properties did not demonstrate any significant deviations.For the fungi test,fungal activity on the boards was observed over a two-week period in a controlled environment.The study revealed that oil palm-based particleboard exhibited susceptibility to fungal attacks,particularly from Aspergillus sp.,Trichoderma sp.,and Paecilomyces variotii.Thesefindings highlight the necessity for additional treatments to control or prevent fungal growth,thereby enhancing the commercial value of the particleboards.展开更多
In the practice of pipeline transport of oil,oil products and gas to perform turns of trunk and field pipelines in vertical and horizontal planes are used bends of various designs such as:elbows with bending radius of...In the practice of pipeline transport of oil,oil products and gas to perform turns of trunk and field pipelines in vertical and horizontal planes are used bends of various designs such as:elbows with bending radius of 1.0DN or 1.5DN and standardized angles of 30°,45°,60°,90°;induction bends with bending angles from 1°to 90°;cold bends with bending angles depending on the nominal diameter DN.展开更多
Musculoskeletal Symptoms(MSS)often arise from prolonged maintenance of bent postures in the neck and trunk during surgical procedures.To prevent MSS,a passive exoskeleton utilizing carbon fiber beams to offer support ...Musculoskeletal Symptoms(MSS)often arise from prolonged maintenance of bent postures in the neck and trunk during surgical procedures.To prevent MSS,a passive exoskeleton utilizing carbon fiber beams to offer support to the neck and trunk was proposed.The application of support force is intended to reduce muscle forces and joint compression forces.A nonlinear mathematical model for the neck and trunk support beam is presented to estimate the support force.A validation test is subsequently conducted to assess the accuracy of the mathematical model.Finally,a preliminary functional evaluation test is performed to evaluate movement capabilities and support provided by the exoskeleton.The mathematical model demonstrates an accuracy for beam support force within a range of 0.8–1.2 N Root Mean Square Error(RMSE).The exoskeleton was shown to allow sufficient Range of Motion(ROM)for neck and trunk during open surgery training.While the exoskeleton showed potential in reducing musculoskeletal load and task difficulty during simulated surgery tasks,the observed reduction in perceived task difficulty was deemed non-significant.This prompts the recommendation for further optimization in personalized adjustments of beams to facilitate improvements in task difficulty and enhance comfort.展开更多
Background:Trunk lean angle is an underrepre sented biomechanical variable for modulating and redistributing lower extremity joint loading and potentially reducing the risk of running-related overuse injuries.The purp...Background:Trunk lean angle is an underrepre sented biomechanical variable for modulating and redistributing lower extremity joint loading and potentially reducing the risk of running-related overuse injuries.The purpose of this study was to systematically alter the trunk lean angle in distance running using an auditory real-time feedback approach and to derive dose-response relationships between sagittal plane trunk lean angle and lower extremity(cumulative)joint loading to guide overuse load management in clinical practice.Methods:Thirty recreational runners(15 males and 15 females)ran at a constant speed of 2.5 m/s at 5 systematically varied trunk lean conditions on a force-instrumented treadmill while kinematic and kinetic data were captured.Results:A change in trunk lean angle from-2°(extension)to 28°(flexion)resulted in a systematic increase in stance phase angular impulse,cumulative impulse,and peak moment at the hip joint in the sagittal and transversal plane.In contrast,a systematic decrease in these parameters at the knee j oint in the sagittal plane and the hip joint in the frontal plane was found(p<0.001).Linear fitting revealed that with every degree of anterior trunk leaning,the cumulative hip joint extension loading increases by 3.26 Nm·s/kg/1000 m,while simultaneously decreasing knee joint extension loading by 1.08 Nm·s/kg/1000 m.Conclusion:Trunk leaning can reduce knee joint loading and hip joint abduction loading,at the cost of hip joint loading in the sagittal and transversal planes during distance running.Modulating lower extremity joint loading by altering trunk lean angle is an effective strategy to redistribute joint load between/within the knee and hip joints.When implementing anterior trunk leaning in clinical practice,the increased demands on the hip musculature,dynamic stability,and the potential trade-off with running economy should be considered.展开更多
Tree trunk instance segmentation is crucial for under-canopy unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)to autonomously extract standing tree stem attributes.Using cameras as sensors makes these UAVs compact and lightweight,facili...Tree trunk instance segmentation is crucial for under-canopy unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)to autonomously extract standing tree stem attributes.Using cameras as sensors makes these UAVs compact and lightweight,facilitating safe and flexible navigation in dense forests.However,their limited onboard computational power makes real-time,image-based tree trunk segmentation challenging,emphasizing the urgent need for lightweight and efficient segmentation models.In this study,we present RT-Trunk,a model specifically designed for real-time tree trunk instance segmentation in complex forest environments.To ensure real-time performance,we selected SparseInst as the base framework.We incorporated ConvNeXt-T as the backbone to enhance feature extraction for tree trunks,thereby improving segmentation accuracy.We further integrate the lightweight convolutional block attention module(CBAM),enabling the model to focus on tree trunk features while suppressing irrelevant information,which leads to additional gains in segmentation accuracy.To enable RT-Trunk to operate effectively under diverse complex forest environments,we constructed a comprehensive dataset for training and testing by combining self-collected data with multiple public datasets covering different locations,seasons,weather conditions,tree species,and levels of forest clutter.Com-pared with the other tree trunk segmentation methods,the RT-Trunk method achieved an average precision of 91.4%and the fastest inference speed of 32.9 frames per second.Overall,the proposed RT-Trunk provides superior trunk segmentation performance that balances speed and accu-racy,making it a promising solution for supporting under-canopy UAVs in the autonomous extraction of standing tree stem attributes.The code for this work is available at https://github.com/NEFU CVRG/RT Trunk.展开更多
文摘1 GoTa System Features andLocation Service1.1 GoTaGoTa, the abbreviation of“Global OpenTrunking Architecture”, is anew-generation digital trunkingcommunication system based on theCDMA2000 1x technology. It makes use of manyadvantages of the CDMA technology and makesimprovement and optimization for the digitaltrunking communication system. It cansimultaneously realize multipte services including
文摘Presents the application of such components as MT8980 and MT8924 in digital switch modules for trunking system, and design and implementation of digital switch modules, which can perform the functions of digital switch and conference call, and replace analog switch modules and maintain compatibility with analog systems so that the system can gradually and continuously updated to full digitization.
文摘Objective To clearly delineate the microanatomy of the upper thoracic sympathetic trunk and its syntopy in order to provide anatomical basis for the selection of precise clinical surgical approaches.Methods Totally 55 sympathetic trunks available in 28 Chinese adult cadavers(18 males and 10 females)were investigated in this study.The thoracic cavity was thoroughly exposed and then sympathetic ganglia and its affiliated rami were observed and measured with microscopic instruments.Results Rami from thoracic nerve 1(T1)intercostal nerve entered the stellate ganglion above the upper border of the second rib in all specimens,The distance between the rami and the upper border of the second rib was(5.1±1.4)mm.The incidence that T2⁃T5 ganglions located at the corresponding intercostal space was 92.7%,85.5%,40.0%and 36.4%,respectively.The rami communicantes were classified into 3 types(type a,b and c)according to the anatomical relationship between the thoracic sympathetic ganglia and the intercostal nerves.The distance from 3 types of rami communicantes to lateral sympathetic trunk at the middle point of relative rib was(10.2±3.4)mm(type a),(9.5±2.6)mm(type b)and(8.4±2.0)mm(type c),respectively.We found that 74.5%superior intercostal artery crossed the neck of the first rib.The distance between the superior intercostal artery and the lateral sympathetic trunk was(3.4±1.3)mm.Conclusion Sympathectomy performed at rib level should be the ideal choice for clinical surgical treatment of palmar or craniofacial hyperhidrosis with less denervation scope to achieve more definite therapeutic effect.
文摘1 OverviewTrunking communication is an importantbranch in the mobile communications area.By adopting the PTT(Push-to-Talk)mode,half-duplex single calls and groupcalls can be directly set up.The trunkingtechnology is mainly employed in the field ofdedicated mobile communications.Like othermobile technologies,the development of trunkingtechnology undergoes a course from analogtechnology to digital technology and then to moreadvanced technologies,and its applied fieldsalso have been changed from dedicatednetworks to common networks.In 2002,ZTE organized its R&D institutes at
文摘For Push-To-Talk (PTT) system based on Public Mobile Data Network (PMDN), the end-to-end time delay is the key aspect of the user's experience. The Push-Over-Cellular (POC) scheme defined by Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) is based on the VoIP phone model and use SIP protocol as the call control scheme. The call setup time delay in SIP may reach to several seconds, which is unac-ceptable for the PTT service. In this paper, we provide a new call control scheme for PTT system based on PLMN network. By combining the apriority knowledge of PTT call model and the priority control scheme, we encapsulate the signaling message and the voice data into a same data packet, when the user push the button, the voice and the call control signaling are sent to the server at the same time. So the long time delay of call setup procedure of POC scheme can be eliminate. The end-to-end call delay can be decreased significantly. The experiment result based on the commercial CDMA2000 1X network of China Unicom shows that the call delay can be decreased to 600 ms, which approach to the traditional trunk communication system's requirement.
文摘ZTE Corporation has launched its world-leadingGoTa Digital Trunking Communication System inBeijing—a CDMA-based new generation digitaltrunking technology for Chinese and internationalmarkets.It is the first digital trunking productdeveloped by a Chinese enterprise with anindependent intellectual property right.“This is a product that the global public
文摘Hemiparesis is common following stroke. The ability to reach and grasp is a necessary component of many daily life functional tasks, hence reduced upper limb function has an impact on the ability to perform activities of daily living. In hemiparetic patients, the unrestricted and unguided repetition of a motor task may reinforce compensatory movements. Trunk restraint allowed the patients to use joint ranges that were present but not recruited during unrestrained reaching. Later, studies combined the trunk restraint training with additional therapeutic interventions. With the growing number of studies on this intervention in the stroke population, there is the need to consolidate this evidence to determine the potential use of trunk restraint training in improving arm reaching in neurological rehabilitation particularly for stroke patients. A considerable research effort had assessed the effects of trunk restraint training on the recovery of reaching movements in hemiparetic patients. This review identified 5 relevant trials in which one trial is a pilot study. Among 5 trials, three trials recorded the movement kinematics (outcome measure) by Optotrak Motion analysis System, in the other two trials the movement kinematics (outcome measure) were analysed by a 6 – camera, 3D Motion analysis system and 10 – camera Motion Analysis System respectively. The effect size for the intervention was calculated by Cohen’s d. In this review, for the meta-analysis we used trunk displacement, trunk flexion, elbow extension, Smoothness and hand trajectory straightness (movement variables in kinematic analysis). The results of our review demonstrated that the use of trunk restraint as a treatment paradigm aimed at decreasing compensatory strategies has the potential of becoming an effective therapy. Further studies are necessary to determine the long term effect of the trunk restraint training.
文摘<b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Introduction: </span></b><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Urban Air pollution is increasingly becoming a major health and sustainable development issue. Several studies showed that Traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) is one of the main sources of urban air pollution and has serious consequences on respiratory health. As no systematic review focused on the traffic-related air pollution and respiratory health in the target population of individuals working in a shop or in an office or individuals living along the trunk road, the authors conducted the current study to try to fill this gap. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Methods</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">: A systematic review search was conducted using MEDLINE (PubMed), Scientific Research Publishing: SCIRP, Web of Science, Google scholar. Studies were included if they meet the following selection criteria: </span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">1</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">) focus on population working or living along a major/trunk road</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">;</span><span style="font-family:""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">) studies had reported clearly at least on the exposure variables related to TRAP</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">;</span><span style="font-family:""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">3</span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">) the association between TRAP and development of respiratory symptoms or respiratory diseases was established. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Results: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">13 articles were selected on the 192 articles that were retrieved in the initial research. Exposure to traffic-related air pollution was determined by using distance to road, traffic intensity and pollutants measured. The main respiratory health problems found were cough, wheeze, asthma and bronchitis. No article discussed about roundabouts in characterizing exposure to traffic-related air pollution. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Conclusion: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Distance to road, traffic density and pollutants measured are the usual methods to characterize the exposure to traffic-related air pollution and its consequences on respiratory health. Regarding the context of area occupations in African cities, it is necessary to focus on population around roundabouts and see if they are not more exposed to TRAP.
文摘The utilization of oil palm biomass in the production of high-value products has increased substantially.Due to the presence of sugars and starches in their tissues,oil palms have an exceptionally low natural resistance to fungi,making them susceptible to contamination.In this study,the properties of particleboard made from oil palmfibers,namely empty fruit bunches(EFB),oil palm trunks(OPT),and oil palm fronds(OPF)fibers and its poten-tial for fungal attack were evaluated.The chemical composition,spectroscopic characterization,morphological features,and elemental analysis of oil palm biomassfibers were identified and thoroughly examined.The mechan-ical properties and dimensional stability of the boards were assessed based on Japanese Industrial Standards(JIS)and American National Standards Institute(ANSI)guidelines.The density,strength,and moisture resistance of particleboard made from OPTfibers may vary from those made from OPF and EFB due to inherent changes in chemical composition andfiber structure.These differences have an impact on the overall performance of the particleboard.Based on the ANOVA and Tukey’s test results,significant differences in elasticity properties were observed mainly between OPT and otherfibers,while bending strength revealed notable differences between various pairs of particleboards.The evaluation also highlighted variations in dimensional stability and water absorption capabilities.However,bending strength properties did not demonstrate any significant deviations.For the fungi test,fungal activity on the boards was observed over a two-week period in a controlled environment.The study revealed that oil palm-based particleboard exhibited susceptibility to fungal attacks,particularly from Aspergillus sp.,Trichoderma sp.,and Paecilomyces variotii.Thesefindings highlight the necessity for additional treatments to control or prevent fungal growth,thereby enhancing the commercial value of the particleboards.
文摘In the practice of pipeline transport of oil,oil products and gas to perform turns of trunk and field pipelines in vertical and horizontal planes are used bends of various designs such as:elbows with bending radius of 1.0DN or 1.5DN and standardized angles of 30°,45°,60°,90°;induction bends with bending angles from 1°to 90°;cold bends with bending angles depending on the nominal diameter DN.
基金funded by China Scholarship Council,Grant Number 201906840121department of rehabilitation medicine,University Medical Center Groningen,University of Groningen,grant number:O/085350.
文摘Musculoskeletal Symptoms(MSS)often arise from prolonged maintenance of bent postures in the neck and trunk during surgical procedures.To prevent MSS,a passive exoskeleton utilizing carbon fiber beams to offer support to the neck and trunk was proposed.The application of support force is intended to reduce muscle forces and joint compression forces.A nonlinear mathematical model for the neck and trunk support beam is presented to estimate the support force.A validation test is subsequently conducted to assess the accuracy of the mathematical model.Finally,a preliminary functional evaluation test is performed to evaluate movement capabilities and support provided by the exoskeleton.The mathematical model demonstrates an accuracy for beam support force within a range of 0.8–1.2 N Root Mean Square Error(RMSE).The exoskeleton was shown to allow sufficient Range of Motion(ROM)for neck and trunk during open surgery training.While the exoskeleton showed potential in reducing musculoskeletal load and task difficulty during simulated surgery tasks,the observed reduction in perceived task difficulty was deemed non-significant.This prompts the recommendation for further optimization in personalized adjustments of beams to facilitate improvements in task difficulty and enhance comfort.
文摘Background:Trunk lean angle is an underrepre sented biomechanical variable for modulating and redistributing lower extremity joint loading and potentially reducing the risk of running-related overuse injuries.The purpose of this study was to systematically alter the trunk lean angle in distance running using an auditory real-time feedback approach and to derive dose-response relationships between sagittal plane trunk lean angle and lower extremity(cumulative)joint loading to guide overuse load management in clinical practice.Methods:Thirty recreational runners(15 males and 15 females)ran at a constant speed of 2.5 m/s at 5 systematically varied trunk lean conditions on a force-instrumented treadmill while kinematic and kinetic data were captured.Results:A change in trunk lean angle from-2°(extension)to 28°(flexion)resulted in a systematic increase in stance phase angular impulse,cumulative impulse,and peak moment at the hip joint in the sagittal and transversal plane.In contrast,a systematic decrease in these parameters at the knee j oint in the sagittal plane and the hip joint in the frontal plane was found(p<0.001).Linear fitting revealed that with every degree of anterior trunk leaning,the cumulative hip joint extension loading increases by 3.26 Nm·s/kg/1000 m,while simultaneously decreasing knee joint extension loading by 1.08 Nm·s/kg/1000 m.Conclusion:Trunk leaning can reduce knee joint loading and hip joint abduction loading,at the cost of hip joint loading in the sagittal and transversal planes during distance running.Modulating lower extremity joint loading by altering trunk lean angle is an effective strategy to redistribute joint load between/within the knee and hip joints.When implementing anterior trunk leaning in clinical practice,the increased demands on the hip musculature,dynamic stability,and the potential trade-off with running economy should be considered.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31470714 and 61701105).
文摘Tree trunk instance segmentation is crucial for under-canopy unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)to autonomously extract standing tree stem attributes.Using cameras as sensors makes these UAVs compact and lightweight,facilitating safe and flexible navigation in dense forests.However,their limited onboard computational power makes real-time,image-based tree trunk segmentation challenging,emphasizing the urgent need for lightweight and efficient segmentation models.In this study,we present RT-Trunk,a model specifically designed for real-time tree trunk instance segmentation in complex forest environments.To ensure real-time performance,we selected SparseInst as the base framework.We incorporated ConvNeXt-T as the backbone to enhance feature extraction for tree trunks,thereby improving segmentation accuracy.We further integrate the lightweight convolutional block attention module(CBAM),enabling the model to focus on tree trunk features while suppressing irrelevant information,which leads to additional gains in segmentation accuracy.To enable RT-Trunk to operate effectively under diverse complex forest environments,we constructed a comprehensive dataset for training and testing by combining self-collected data with multiple public datasets covering different locations,seasons,weather conditions,tree species,and levels of forest clutter.Com-pared with the other tree trunk segmentation methods,the RT-Trunk method achieved an average precision of 91.4%and the fastest inference speed of 32.9 frames per second.Overall,the proposed RT-Trunk provides superior trunk segmentation performance that balances speed and accu-racy,making it a promising solution for supporting under-canopy UAVs in the autonomous extraction of standing tree stem attributes.The code for this work is available at https://github.com/NEFU CVRG/RT Trunk.
