...290 IEEE TRANSACTIONS AUTOMATIC CONTROL, VOL. ON AC-29,NO. 4, APRIL 1984 The Control of a Prosthetic Arm by EMG Pattern Recognition Abstract -An electromyographic (EMG) signal pattern recognition system is constructed for real-lime control a prostheticarm through precise of identificationof motion and speed command. A probabiistic modelofthe EMG patterns is f i i formulatedinthe featurespace of integralabsolute d u e (IAV) to describetherelation betweena command, represented by motion and speed variables, and location and shape of the corresponding pattern. The model provides the sample probability density function of pattern classes in the decision space relations between L4V, of variance zero and crossings based on the variance, and zero crossings established in this paper. Pattern classification is carried out through a multiclass sequential decision procedure designed with an emphasis on computational simplicity. The upper bound of probability of error and the average number of sample observationsareinvestigated. Speed andmotionpredictionsareusedin conjunctionwiththe decision proceduretoenhance decision speed and reliability. A decomposition ruleis famulated for the direct assignment of speed to each primitive motion involved ina combined motion..4 learning procedure i also designedforthedecisionprocessorto s adaptlong-termpattern variation. Experimental results are discussed in the Appendix. I. INTRODUCTION HE electromyographc (EMG) signals are the electric...
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...Robotic Surgery Table of Contents Introduction 3 Historical Development of Robotics 4 Political and Legal Influences 6 Economic Considerations 8 Technology in Today’s Culture 10 Environmental Concerns 12 Moral and Ethical Implications 13 Psychological and Sociological Effects 17 Conclusion 18 References 20 Introduction Robotic surgery, or computer-assisted surgery, is the term used to describe the technology of using robotic systems to aid in surgical procedures. It was developed to help surgeons and medical health professionals overcome the human limitations of minimally-invasive surgery and enhance the abilities of the surgeons performing these procedures. It has many benefits to not only surgeons and medical facilities but for the patients as well. After years of development, training, and global awareness of the technology, medical manufacturers of the robots, surgeons, and medical professionals hope the technologies benefits will outweigh and overcome the environmental, financial, legal and ethical controversies. Dr. James McEwen, Dr. Brian Day and a team of engineering students, developed the very first surgical robot in 1983. It was used on March 12, 1984 for an orthopedic surgical procedure in Vancouver, Canada. Over sixty minimally invasive joint surgeries were performed in the first 12 months after the first successful surgery. After this, several other robotic devices were developed. A surgical scrub nurse was created...
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...5.. IMPLANT RETAINED MANDIBULAR CVERDENTU A RE bstract ll BriefBackground Th^eoaim,of this clinical report is to describe the use of a low_ protite.aftachment system to accommodate limited tnterarch space for a mandibular implant-retatned ovefdenture ll Materials and Methods A 2-implant-retained overdenture whtch js a compreterv edenturous l,,i.oiffS iiHlilJff well-accepted mandrbre was llDiscussion Discussion deals wjth the methodology of implant placement rnctud-ingfabrication of complete deniure whiii,..,"O.r rurgi_ cal gulde template and other treatment mooalitjes. ll Summary and Conclusions supeorted prosthesis provides an exce ent supporr J1:lTpla]r ;!:::1:}1#":*'dentuf e i'rprant'u*""ii'i.' Ji,iv. r,. ll Key Words ffJil::Tffr r-diburar denrure, imptanr supporred Man- t. Indian Joumal of Dental Sciences. September 2013 lssue:3, Vol.:5 All rights are reserved wwwijds.in Indion Journol of Dentol Sciences E Modified Technique For Artificial Saliva Reservoirs In Maxillary Denture P ISSN NO. 0976{003 'Varun Kumar 'Amrinder Sjngh Tuti 'Leena Tomar uaorta Abstrac{ Xerostornia is a relalively common complaint lhalcan make the weanng of complete dentures very uncomfortable for affected individuals. to help overcohe this problem, a number ol techniques have been proposed for incorporating ,es"rvoi'.i, 5"i"".v dentures. These have had varying degrees ot siccess...
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...1 Leila McKendrick DIS397 Final Paper 2 3 The American with Disabilities Act This paper is an assessment of the history of the ADA and the ensuing legal precedence that has been set since its adoption. It will discuss in detail the forcefulness of its passage including several political issues that led to its adoption as well as the legal issues that resulted in its conception and development. The paper will also address any outcomes that may have changes or clarified the act, especially those most recent findings that could change the act significantly. The paper will then go on to discuss the foundational way in which the ADA has changed the everyday lives of people. The ADA has changed the face of the belief system with regard to disabilities and the people who have them. It has given people with disabilities a voice, and a set of sounding board organizations that will hear their voice. It among other legislation’s has allowed people with disabilities an opportunity to be seen in the world, rather than to hide within the confines of their home or an institution. It has also changed the way people with disabilities live their lives, and are employed in many good ways. Lastly the paper will express an opinion about the progress that the ADA has created or not created in the overall goal of creating an inclusive environment of respect for individuals with disabilities. The answer to the question “Does abuses no longer occur?” may seem surprising but in...
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...3D printing economic questions and considerations 3D printing economic questions and considerations Definition Three dimensional printing refers to a procedure that employs the formation of solid three dimensional objects that can take the form of any shape desired based on the designs of a digital model. In order to achieve a three dimensional print output, one is required to utilize the additive procedure that involves the use of successive material layers that are laid in arrangement such that different shapes are displayed. There have been considerations of three dimensional printing as technique of traditional machining that greatly relies on material removal through use of methods such as drilling and cutting which is part of the subtractive procedure. I) History of 3D printing technology The historical development and context of 3D printing technology Three dimensional printing has existed for over thirty years, long before it was popularized. From the 1980s this technology utilized the inclusion of a layer fused in powdered material with the combination of a laser as well as dispersion of plastic that was melted through a nozzle system and resin that was photo-cursed. Nonetheless, three dimensional printers remained expense ice and where characterized as being sluggish with inefficiencies as the industry redeveloped at a slow pace during that era (Lanzetta & Sachs, 2003). The rapid popularization and growth of three dimensional printing begun only after the start...
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...3D printing economic questions and considerations Charles Hope DeVry University 3D printing economic questions and considerations Definition Three dimensional printing refers to a procedure that employs the formation of solid three dimensional objects that can take the form of any shape desired based on the designs of a digital model. In order to achieve a three dimensional print output, one is required to utilize the additive procedure that involves the use of successive material layers that are laid in arrangement such that different shapes are displayed. There have been considerations of three dimensional printing as technique of traditional machining that greatly relies on material removal through use of methods such as drilling and cutting which is part of the subtractive procedure. I) History of 3D printing technology The historical development and context of 3D printing technology Three dimensional printing has existed for over thirty years, long before it was popularized. From the 1980s this technology utilized the inclusion of a layer fused in powdered material with the combination of a laser as well as dispersion of plastic that was melted through a nozzle system and resin that was photo-cursed. Nonetheless, three dimensional printers remained expense ice and where characterized as being sluggish with inefficiencies as the industry redeveloped at a slow pace during that era (Lanzetta & Sachs, 2003). The rapid popularization and growth of three dimensional...
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...HISTORY AND THEORY STUDIES FIRST YEAR Terms 1 and 2 Course Lecturers: CHRISTOPHER PIERCE / BRETT STEELE (Term 1) Course Lecturer: PIER VITTORIO AURELI (Term 2) Course Tutor: MOLLIE CLAYPOOL Teaching Assistants: FABRIZIO BALLABIO SHUMI BOSE POL ESTEVE Course Structure The course runs for 3 hours per week on Tuesday mornings in Terms 1 and 2. There are four parallel seminar sessions. Each seminar session is divided into parts, discussion and submission development. Seminar 10.00-12.00 Mollie Claypool, Fabrizio Ballabio, Shumi Bose and Pol Esteve Lecture 12.00-13.00 Christopher Pierce, Brett Steele and Pier Vittorio Aureli Attendance Attendance is mandatory to both seminars and lectures. We expect students to attend all lectures and seminars. Attendance is tracked to both seminars and lectures and repeated absence has the potential to affect your final mark and the course tutor and undergraduate coordinator will be notified. Marking Marking framework adheres to a High Pass with Distinction, High Pass, Pass, Low Pass, Complete-toPass system. Poor attendance can affect this final mark. Course Materials Readings for each week are provided both online on the course website at aafirstyearhts.wordpress.com and on the course library bookshelf. Students are expected to read each assigned reading every week to be discussed in seminar. The password to access the course readings is “readings”. TERM 1: CANONICAL BUILDINGS, PROJECTS, TEXTS In this first term of...
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...Introduction- The purpose of this paper is to discuss a rarest case of hidden maxillary tooth in infra-orbital space following trauma. Pediatric dental injuries leading to traumatic tooth displacement is common in children, although it very rare and sometimes challenging to diagnose and treat traumatically embedded tooth in vital tissue spaces which may lead to serious complications if ignored. Case report- A 4-year old male child was brought with injuries on his face and mouth and swelling over left side of face, resulting from fall. The intra-oral examination revealed absence of all maxillary incisors. The paranasal sinus view showed a vague tooth-like object embedded in the floor of left orbit. The correct location and type of tooth could not be ascertained till the end of procedure. Comments- The above case is about the importance of seeking every tooth lost in trauma. It discusses complications of not following standard protocol for diagnosis and treatment in such rare cases. Key Words: dental trauma, embedded tooth, hidden, infra-orbital space, seeking, standard protocol. Introduction...
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...Riordan Corporate Compliance Plan Riordan Manufacturing Riordan Manufacturing is a global plastics producer with an employee base of 550. The company has projected annual earnings at $46million and is owned by Riordan Industries. There are different segments of the company but the major customers are the automotive parts manufacturers, aircraft manufacturers, the Department of Defense, beverage makers, bottlers, and appliance manufacturers. The company has recently undergone some strategic changes in manufacturing and marketing. Some of those recent changes are beginning to effect employee retention numbers. Situation Analysis Riordan Manufacturing has many issues and opportunities laid before them. The company must identify the proper issues in order to make the right adjustments. For the company to prosper, they must first take care of their employees. Issue Identification There are a myriad of issues that exist for Riordan Manufacturing. The company has gone through some recent structural changes because of the ever changing industry. Riordan decided to switch from an individual sales model to a team-based sales model. The issue with the above is that the individuals are used to being compensated solely based on their own performance; now there is apprehension about compensation at the team rate. Another issue is just the pay itself. Some managers are concerned that employees may take proprietary information and share it with competitors after leaving the company. Higher...
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...Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 102 (2013) 412–419 Contents lists available at SciVerse ScienceDirect Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/colsurfb Non-cytotoxic antibacterial silver–coumarin complex doped sol–gel coatings Swarna Jaiswal a,b , Kunal Bhattacharya c , Maeve Sullivan d , Maureen Walsh d , Bernadette S. Creaven d , Fathima Laffir e , Brendan Duffy a,∗ , Patrick McHale b a Centre for Research in Engineering Surface Technology (CREST), FOCAS Institute, Dublin Institute of Technology, Dublin 8, Ireland School of Biological Sciences, Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street, Dublin 8, Ireland c Nanolab Research Centre, FOCAS Institute, Dublin Institute of Technology, Dublin 8, Ireland d Centre for Pharmaceutical R&D, School of Science, Institute of Technology, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland e Materials & Surface Science Institute, University of Limerick, Dublin, Ireland b a r t i c l e i n f o a b s t r a c t Microbial colonisation on clinical and industrial surfaces is currently of global concern and silane based sol–gel coatings are being proposed as potential solutions. Sol–gels are chemically inert, stable and homogeneous and can be designed to act as a reservoir for releasing antimicrobial agents over extended time periods. In the present study, silver nitrate (AgN) and a series of silver coumarin complexes based on coumarin-3-carboxylatosilver (AgC) and it is 6, 7 and 8 hydroxylated analogues...
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...Supporting Independent Living Name Affiliation Date Introduction The need for independent living among people who struggle with daily activities such as walking, eating, washing or driving has necessitated the incorporation of technology into health and social care to enable these people improve their capabilities. There are over 3000 technologies that have been designed to enable these people live productive and fulfilling lives independently. However, when using these technologies, there are several ethical and safety considerations that require to be met. The assistive technologies have been beneficial both to the health and social care organizations and the users. This paper considers two case studies to explore the use of technology in facilitating independent living. How Technology Supports Living Independently The technologies that are used to support independent living can be broadly grouped into three. They include assistive, adaptive and communication technologies. Assistive technology Assistive technology refers to equipment or product that is used to improve the capabilities of users of health and social care services to promote or ensure independent living (Department of Health, 2001). They therefore make it possible for the users to carry out tasks that they were previously unable to accomplish by changing the way the tasks are performed. In the first case study, Sally complains of double vision and the specialist recommends an eye patch. This eye patch that...
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...LAS 432 Course Capstone Project Robotic Surgery (LAS 432 - 08) Robert Clark April 19, 2015 Team F Team Leader: Dylan Zinkiewicz - D# 03342318 Team Members: Alisha Young - D# 01615918 Antonice Thomas - D# 01487783 Brooke White - D# 01489597 Katherine Vega - D# 01487783 Contents Alisha Young Intro to Robotic Surgery 2 Antonice Thomas Timeline 10 Overview 15 The Future 17 Dylan Zinkiewicz Economic Talk 19 Marketing & Media Influence 24 Katherine Vega Psychological considerations and Sociological effects 29 Environmental Implications 33 Brooke White Ethics and Legal Issues 37 Conclusion 45 References 46 Intro to Robotic Surgery Robotic surgery is defined in the medical dictionary as "the performance of operative procedures with the assistance of robotic technology" ("Robotic," n.d.). Robotic surgery is an emerging technology that began its experimental phase in 1985 with the introduction of the PUMA 560 robotic arm. The first use of a robot for a surgical procedure was a neurosurgical biopsy, recorded in 1985. Following this successful surgery was the first laparoscopic surgery using the same kind of robot; the robotic arm. In 1987, a successful cholecystectomy was performed. In 1988, doctors decided to use the PUMA 560 robotic arm for a transurethral resection procedure. Finally, in 1990, the Automated Endoscopic System for Optimal Positioning (AESOP) became known as the first system to be approved by the Food and...
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...4 Ever Life Insurance Company 2 Mid America Plaza, Suite 200 Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181 (800) 621-9215 Administrative Office: c/o Worldwide Insurance Services, One Radnor Corporate Center, Suite 100, Radnor, Pennsylvania 19087 Certificate of Coverage Global Citizens Association Navigator Group Short Term Medical Coverage Non-Renewable Certificate of Coverage Number: 4EL-5007-14 Effective Date: July 1, 2014 The Insurance Coverage Area is any place that is anywhere in the world. The benefits provided by this Certificate are not subject to the guaranteed renewability and portability provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). The Insured Person may not purchase insurance for a period longer than the current Period of Coverage. Table of Contents I. Introduction Page 2 II. Who is eligible for coverage? Page 8 III. Definitions Page 11 IV. How the Plan Works Page 21 V. Benefits: What the Plan Pays Page 23 VI. Exclusions and Limitations: What the Plan does not pay for Page 29 VII. Prescription Drug Benefits Page 31 VIII. General Provisions Page 34 Limited Benefit, Please Read Carefully 1 Form 54.1403 I. Introduction About This Plan This Certificate of Coverage is issued by 4 Ever Life Insurance Company (“Insurer”) through a policy issued to the Global Citizen Association. In this Plan, “Insurer” means the 4 Ever Life Insurance...
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...Analysis 1.5. Ownership Summary 3. Market Overview 1.1. Company Market 1.2. Competition 1.3. Robotic Surgery Systems Industry 1.4. Regulation 1.5. SWOT 4. Financial Analysis 1.1.1. Financial Statements Summary 1.1.2. Revenue 1.1.3. Operating Expenses 1.1.4. Balance Sheet 1.1.5. Finance Expenses 1.1.7. Cash 5. Enterprise Value 1.1.5. Methodology 1.1.6. General Valuation Assumptions 1.1.7. WAAC 1.1.8. Evaluation Chart 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 7 8 8 9 9 10 11 11 Net 12 13 13 13 14 DCF 14 2 1. Executive Summary We have been engaged to estimate the fair market value of the business enterprise known as Mazor Robotics, Ltd. (below “Business Enterprise”) as of September 30, 2014 for the purpose of learning and exploring the valuation of the subject as a part of the semester paper. This estimate of value analysis is based on the use of fair market value as the standard of value. For the point at the matter of this analysis, fair market value is defined as the expected price at which the business would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller1, based on its future evaluation income, neither being under a constraint to close the deal and both having full conversance of all the relevant facts. This is nearly similar to the market value basis definition as it is stated under the International Valuation Standards2. The report was conducted under the basis of value in on-going activity as a going concern business company. We have based our analysis on the business financial...
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...Emerging Technology Human Androids Semantha Sebastian Theresa Keefer Hazel Marie Roxas Juan Martinez Amilcar Vasquez Shasta Taguran DeVry University LAS432 Professor: David Scoma April 13, 2014 ABSTRACT (200-word summary of the entire paper) This research discusses the emerging technology of the human android. Different types of robots are discussed and, how these devices come together with computer technology. It begins with a description of this innovative modern day science and discusses its applications. To this end, it explores how robots and androids assist in both domestic and workplace activities. Next, our paper goes into detail on the historical development of human androids which goes back into the into the Renaissance time period. In addition, current development is briefly mentioned which includes economic support from the U.S President, further research, and considering an ongoing project. The collection of models are also noted followed by innovation changes that have been implemented up to this date. Last of all, the legal issues and concerns are described under different cases while government manufacturing has become significant. Next we will delve into the environmental implications androids and robots have on our society such as ensuring a safe society with the additions of these man-made creations and the possible threats they bring. This leads us into the moral and ethical implications...
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