This paper explores a novel approach to interactive user-guided image segmentation, using eyegaze information as an input. The method includes three steps: 1) eyegaze tracking for providing user input, such as setting object and background seed pixel selection; 2) an optimization method for image labeling that is constrained or affected by user input; and 3) linking the two previous steps via a...

− A novel computer input system the Micro Input Devices System (MIDS) – is under development by merging MEMS sensors and existing wireless technologies. This system could potentially replace the functions of the mouse, pen, and keyboard as input devices to the computer. The system could also be used as a general wireless 3D motion sensing device. In this paper, we will present our work on using...

background and objectives: hospital surfaces can serve as reservoirs of potential pathogenic bacteria.staff hands are the main source of bacterial transmission in hospital. the prevalence of bacteria harboring β– lactamase enzyme in staff hands and hospital surfaces, leads to spread of β–lactamase producing bacteria and ultimate increase of antibiotic resistance nosocomial infections. the aim o...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES This article introduces the STTEP (Sustainable Training, Treatment, Employment Program) Model. The Model has been in operation since 1995. It provides a useful conceptual framework for policy makers, practitioners, and educators. The Model evolved from work carried out by chiropractors, myotherapists, and related health workers in poor communities through the charitabl...

This thesis addresses several issues in modelling interaction with human hands in computer graphics and animation. Modifying motion capture to satisfy the constraints of new animation is difficult when contact is involved because physical interaction involves energy or power transfer between the system of interest and the environment, and is a critical problem for computer animation of hands. A...

Reflexology is a science based on the principle that reflexes, or areas, in the feet and hands relate to the internal organs and other structures of the body. The unusually large number of nerve endings in the feet are linked to these various parts of the body. By gently massaging specific areas on the soles of the feet or palms of the hands, an enhanced overall physical, emotional and mental h...

Hypnotherapy is recommended for recalcitrant cases of many dermatologic disorders including viral warts, chronic urticarias, psoriasis and alopecia areata. A 23-year old, married lady referred with five years history of confluent verrucous and cauliflower type of viral warts on the dorsum of right foot and many discrete warty papules on the left foot and toes and on different aspects of both ha...

This paper describes how a physical simulation can be integrated with our Responsive Workbench system to support complex assembly tasks involving multiple hands and users. Our system uses the CORIOLIS physical simulation package extended to meet the real time requirements for our highly interactive virtual environment. We develop a new set of interface tools that exploit the natural properties ...