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Smart Materials for Ranging Systems
The problem of determining the location of an object, which is usually called ranging, attracts at present much attention in many different areas of applications, among them in ecological and safety devices. Electromagnetic waves along with sound waves are widely used for this purpose. Familiar examples of ranging systems are radar, sonar, GPS positioning, speed meters, etc.. Most are echo-type of devices, generating a wave and interpreting its echo from the object of interest. GPS is a cooperative system, in which the receiver observes timing signals from sources at known locations, and locates itself in reference to them. Passive ranging makes use of waves generated by the object to be located that are picked up by an observer.
Smart irrigation system based on internet of things
Agriculture is one of the wide spread and vastly practiced occupation in Syria. Following a traditional and well-versed practice of agriculture has been one of the major challenges to the farmers and the scientists who have been working tirelessly towards increasing yield and bringing maximum profit to the farmers. Irrigation techniques that exist currently have vast applications and are traditional in nature. Through this project we aim at bringing about betterment in these irrigation techniques by incorporating IoT and its concepts to keep a track of the moisture content in the soil and supply adequate water and resource supply on basis of the crop in the field.
Smart home
Smart home technology refers to a group of devices, or systems that take advantage of a common network. and can control it independently, through a remote control, or voice control device. For example, a thermostats at home, speakers, televisions, lights, security systems, locks, and household appliances, can all be controlled through a connection to the home network. These devices can be controlled from a smartphone connected to the internet, using touch screen device, and due to recent advances in speech recognition technology, using voice. Technology for sound-controlled home automation is at every one disposal more than ever before.
Smart Graphics ; Vol. 3638 ; 5th International Symposium, SG 2005, Frauenwörth Cloister, Germany, August 22-24, 2005, Proceedings
Constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Smart Graphics, SG 2005, held in Frauenworth Cloister, Germany in August 2005. The papers address smart graphics issues from the points of view of computer graphics, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, graphic design, and fine art.
Smart Graphics ; 8th International Symposium, SG 2007, Kyoto, Japan, June 25-27, 2007, Proceedings
The core idea behind the Smart Graphics symposia is to bring together - searchers and practitioners from the field of computer graphics, artificial Inteligence, cognitive science, graphic design and the ?nearts. Eacho fthese disciplines contributes to what we mean by the term “smart graphics”: the intelligent p- cess of creating efective, expressive and esthetic graphical presentation. While artists and designers have been creating communicative graphics for centuries, artificial intelligence focuses on automating this process by means of the computer. While computer graphics provides the tools for creating graphical presentations in the ?rst place, the cognitive sciences contribute the rules and models of perception necessary for the design of effective graphics. The exchange of ideas between these four disciplines has led to many exciting and fruitful discussions, and the smart graphics symposia draw their liveliness from a spirit of openminds and the willingness to learn from and share with other disciplines.
Smart glucose- responsive hydogel technology
Accumulating evidence demonstrates that not only sustained elevation of blood glucose levels but also the glucose fluctuation represents key determinants for diabetic complications and mortality. Current closed-loop insulin therapy option is limited to the use of electronics-based systems, although it poses some technical issues with high cost. Here we demonstrate an electronics-free, synthetic boronate gel-based insulin-diffusion-control device technology that can cope with glucose fluctuations and potentially address the electronics-derived issues. The gel was combined with suitable amount of insulin for rats, serving as a subcutaneously implantable, insulin-diffusion active site in a manner dependent on the subcutaneous glucose.
Small Satellites for Earth Observation : Selected Contributions
This book deals with different aspects of small satellites for Earth observation: programmatics, current and planned Earth observation missions, spacebased instruments, satellite constellations, satellite subsystems, spacecraft bus systems, lessons learned, special aspects (e.g. thermal control, integration and test, launch services, ground station).
Small Bowel Obstruction : CT Features with Plain Film and US correlations
The aim of this book is connect pathophysiology to imaging using many illustrations and examples, emphasizing the capabilities and limitations of multidetector computed tomography and its role in the correct management approach to these disorders. Furthermore, the place of allied imaging modalities (plain film and ultrasound) in the clinical algorithm is comprehensively illustrated.
Skin whitening agents
With the public’s growing interest in skin whitening, lightening ingredients only used under dermatological supervision until recently, are more and more frequently incorporated into cosmetic formulas. The active agents that lighten skin tone are either natural or synthetic substances, and may act at various level melanogenesis. They are used to treat various skin pigmentation disorders or simply to obtain a lighter skin tone as whiter skin may be synonymous of wealth, health, youth, and/or beauty in different cultures...
Skin whitening
Provides insight into the mechanisms involved in melanin synthesis pathway as well as the most common pigmentation disorders, then it asses in details the diverse approaches to achieve skin whitening activity with the available ingredients. And delve into the different new approaches for encapsulation and delivery of the active ingredients using nanomaterials and further into using emerging technologies to achieve the desired effects for the patients
Skin stem cells : Methods and protocols
Explores techniques in identifying and characterizing various skin stem cells and generating skin-like structures in vitro. The goal of the book is to present exciting advances in skin biology in an effort to provide a better understanding of skin and, eventually, to allow us to regenerate skin with its original form and function. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step and readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.
Skin injuries & conservative treatments
Skin is a barrier which protects the whole human body, however it is exposed to many damaging factors. The aim of our study is to describe the structure of the skin and we will focus on the most common causes of skin damage factors from natural sources such as sun exposure, which could harm the skin and there is a correlation in between it and increasing skin cancer. We will also discuss about wounds and burns since they both became a life threatening factors during the war in Syria therefore we will introduce the best and the most recent treatments and technologies including a case report about healing by stem cells, in order to reduce. Malformation of skin like a scar, and more important we will highlight the importance of new devices in early detection of skin cancer and conservative surgery of breast cancer patients. We were also concerned about the lack of knowledge. So we will mention cosmetic creams and procedures. For anti aging since wrinkles is a major factor of depression.
Skin diseases in females
Covers dermatological and related esthetic concerns specific to female patients. Since knowing what’s normal is as important as knowing what’s not, first chapters covers physiological differences in the skin of women and the changes during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause. Certain commonly encountered dermatoses are more frequent in females – chronic telogen effluvium, rosacea, perioral dermatitis, pigmented contact (cosmetic) dermatitis, etc., which are explained in a more focused manner. Dermatoses exclusive to females involving the vulva is discussed at length. These include common papulosquamous conditions such as psoriasis, lichen planus, and lichen sclerosus as well as the uncommon but challenging plasma cell vulvitis. Breast dermatoses also are predominantly encountered in women and are described in detail in this book.
Skin Cancer Management : A Practical Approach
The incidence of skin cancer continues to rise, as do the challenges physicians face in treating the growing population of skin cancer patients. Skin Cancer Management: A Practical Approach addresses the spectrum of skin cancers from the precancerous to the inoperable. In this revised and updated edition, a wide selection of medical treatments and surgical procedures are described in detail and supplemented with an abundance of full-color figures. Numerous case studies help to illustrate the various techniques.
Skin and pregnancy : A comprehensive guide for clinical practice
Fills the gap between medical specialties in this topic, covering the dermatological diseases appearing during or affected by pregnancy ; it also looks at safe drug usage and the cosmetic and aesthetic concerns of the pregnant woman. Most of the conditions discussed require a combined approach and treatment by the dermatologist and gynecologist and obstetrician, and this text establishes a united therapeutic approach for all practitioners.
Skin Aging
The topic of skin aging is of growing importance to all working in the field of dermatology, aesthetic medicine and cosmetic medicine. Two internationally well-known and leading experts in the field present a comprehensive state-of-the-art review on all aspects of skin aging. With its clear, concise and reader-friendly format this book has all the potential to become the Bible of skin aging. Every specialist interested in dermatology, aesthetic medicine, cosmetic science, cutaneous biology and aging research will find indispensable information of great value for his or her daily work.
Sistemi ACM e imaging diagnostico : Le immagini mediche come matrici attive di connessioni = ACM systems and diagnostic imaging : Medical images as active matrices of connections
The first hypothesis underlying ACM (Active Connections Matrix) systems is that each N-dimensional image can be transformed into a network of interconnected pixels that develops over time through local, deterministic, and iterative operations. The transformed image can display, in a larger dimensional space, morphological and dynamic regularities that, in the original dimensions, would be invisible or could be classified as noise. This hypothesis allows us to explain the second hypothesis underlying ACM systems: each image contains within it the inherent mathematics that produced it. In practice, it is as if each image concealed within it two other invisible images. ACM systems extract them and make them visible. The work also describes possible applications in diagnostic imaging and is therefore aimed at physicists, computer scientists, radiologists, and laboratory technicians who work in image processing.
Singular Stochastic Differential Equations
The authors introduce, in this research monograph on stochastic differential equations, a class of points termed isolated singular points. Stochastic differential equations possessing such points (called singular stochastic differential equations here) arise often in theory and in applications. However, known conditions for the existence and uniqueness of a solution typically fail for such equations. The book concentrates on the study of the existence, the uniqueness, and, what is most important, on the qualitative behaviour of solutions of singular stochastic differential equations. This is done by providing a qualitative classification of isolated singular points, into 48 possible types.
Singular Perturbation Theory : Mathematical and Analytical Techniques with Applications to Engineering
Singular Perturbation Theory introduces all the background ideas to this subject, designed for those with only the most superficial familiarity with university-level mathematics. The methods are developed through worked examples and set exercises (with answers); the latter part of the book is devoted to applications drawn from: mechanics, physics, semi- and superconductor theory, fluid mechanics, thermal processes, chemical and biochemical reactions. In a novel approach, these are grouped together so that the reader with particular interests can readily access them.
Single-shade composite resins : Indications and limitations
The most commonly performed procedure by dentists around the world is probably placing direct composite resin restorations. When compared with indirect restorations, they permit greater conservation of tooth structure while providing high esthetics at relatively lower costs. Therefore the purpose of this graduation project is to discuss the optical and mechanical properties indications and limitation of single-shade universal resin composites.
