Background: One of the most common treatments for leg edema during pregnancy is use compression stockings. The purpose this study was to evaluate objective effectiveness in pregnant women, by measuring changes skin thickness using ultrasonography. Methods: Pregnant women were diagnosed with pitting method at 36 weeks gestation. Twenty-four (48 legs) spent time without wearing elastic stockings 36−37 Then, they wore one week 37−38 We measured grade (from 0 3) and lower portable...

This article describes an apparatus developed by the authors as a substitution for physical therapists regarding mechanical movements in rehabilitation of frozen shoulder. In particular, performance this is improved comparison with existing methods terms following two major points: (1) realization individual patient’s scapula innovative parallel–serial hybrid linkage design and supporting parts that can fix move scapula; (2) addition “teaching” “playback” mode to enable record motion...

Berry thinning is a crucial process in table grape cultivation. Such visual features as bunch compactness, form, and berry size are important factors affecting market value. Moreover, sufficient space for each to grow also largely influences the final product's quality, such sugar concentration. requires professional skills, it usually accomplished only by experienced farmers. Furthermore, appropriate period limited two weeks; hence, berry-thinning tasks have led bottleneck terms of...

The incidence of Campylobacter jejuni and coli in broiler farms was 33.9% (19/56). C. jejuni-positive flocks accounted for 20.0% (17/85) coli-positive ones 4.7% (4/85). There were 14 patterns (fla type) restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) flagellin A gene among these 22 strains including the standard strain ATCC 33560. Different fla types isolated from broilers different growing cycles on same farms. Four four breeder detected their progenies reared Three those each breeder....

The advent of smart agriculture has revolutionized and streamlined various manual tasks in grape cultivation, one which is berry thinning. This task necessitates experienced farmers to selectively remove a specific number berries from the working bunch, as guided by remaining bunch. In response, this paper introduces novel real-time edge computing application that automates process counting bunch using single 2D image. proposed employs YOLOv5-based object detection techniques (Jocher, 2021)...

Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices have rapidly become important in understanding conditions an environment. The sensed data from IoT (or sensor) device generally form a time sequential signal where the values vary with time. This study describes processing using recurrent-based neural network and particularly focuses on two sorts of classification tasks: sound tennis swing motion classification. We will introduce these tasks their evaluation results recurrent networks. experimental show that...

Grip strength measurement is widely used in daily medical practice, and it has been reported that the grip decreases patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). However, conventional dynamometers evaluate only maximum power of total cannot measure time course motion. In this report, we aimed to determine characteristics CTS by measuring each finger's motion analyze relationship between finger subjective symptoms using new system. The was measured system four pressure sensors on parts Smedley...

Inflorescence trimming is a crucial process to produce high-quality table grapes. It can eliminate nutrient competition in bunch and makes it less vulnerable disease development. After trimming, the remaining part of inflorescence should have target length decided by grape variety. This challenging for novice farmers because time constraint. The farmer needs finish before berries develop. paper proposes novel end-to-end measurement method supporting with augmented reality technology....

Abstract As a solution to soft material manipulation, dual-arm robots that are capable of multi-point grasping have become the latest trend due their higher capability and efficiency. To explore further development in manipulation go beyond hardware limit dual arms, this paper robot platform “Quad-SCARA” consists four Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm (SCARA) is developed introduced. With base platform, novel collision avoidance system designed for motion planning Quad-SCARA state...

In this paper, a dynamometer for measurement of the force each finger is developed, newly. Four pressure sensors are attached to grip part that smedley type. And, developed able measure normal strength, when strength measured. Using dynamometer, some subjects healthy and young It clear maximum obtained by middle finger, obtains second different. Moreover, patients with carpal tunnel syndrome patterns similar implicit knowledge medical doctor.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is evaluated using the Sharp/van der Heijde scoring system that currently most widely used X-ray photograph system. However, it also difficult for doctor who not major in RA cannot evaluate exactly since this diagnosis relies on implicit knowledge which to transfer another person by text or figures. Therefore, desirable develop a enables condition of be automatically. Our objective an automatic evaluation improved and modification hospital. This paper proposes...

One of the treatment for scoliosis is surgery attaching a metal rod to spines. It necessary conduct again if patient grows up. We have been developing new mechanism that enables length gap spina be controlled using ultrasonic vibration. important design horn transmit vibration effectively. This paper describes guideline adapting developed controlling system. First, requirement arranged, and shown. Next modes are considered shape not satisfied guideline. Using consideration, we confirm...

It is important to evaluate the condition of a walk in rehabilitation. In this paper, we focus on Gravity-Center Fluctuation (GCF) sole, and analyze gait motion using Self-Organizing Map (SOM). First, it clear that shape GCF obtained by developed measurement system includes feature motion. Secondly, relation between considered SOM. Next, described stride width walking velocity are predicted. Finally, investigated position where new test data arranged map according prediction. As consequence,...

A crucial step in the production of table grapes is berry thinning. This because market value grape significantly influenced by bunch compactness, form and size, all which are primarily regulated this task. Grape farmers must count number berries working decide should be eliminated during thinning, a process requiring extensive viticultural knowledge. However, use 2D pictures for automatic counting identifying to removed has limitations, as visible might vary greatly depending on direction...

This paper describes an unique sheet developed from non-woven fabric that can be used to reduce transportation shock experienced by fruits are easily damaged, such as peaches or strawberries, when transporting foreign countries where there is a significant demand for these fruits. The proposed comprises two cloths suitable packing types of fruit. cloth has useful characteristics air permeability, sealing properties, and X-ray transmission properties make it damaged In this paper, the...

Berry thinning is a crucial process in table grape cultivation. This because not only are visual features, such as bunch compactness, form, and berry size, important factors affecting market value, giving sufficient space for each to grow also largely affects the quality, sugar concentration, of final product. requires professional skills, it usually accomplished by experienced farmers. Furthermore, appropriate period limited two weeks; hence, tasks have become bottleneck increasing yield...

Abstract The color of a bunch grapes is very important factor when determining the appropriate time for harvesting. However, judging whether harvesting requires experience and result can vary by individuals. In this paper, we describe system to support grape based on estimation using deep learning. To estimate grapes, detection, grain removal pest grains, are required, which learning-based approaches adopted. study, YOLOv5, an object detection model that considers both accuracy processing...

In this paper, a finger force distribution measurement system for hand dexterity is developed, newly. This consists of device, wireless communication units and display unit. Measurement data are expressed on the PC in real time stored. The other almost devices measure maximum force. Our developed device each distribution, when cylinder form thing such as cup or pet bottle brought up. Using system, some subjects that healthy young measured to confirm function device. validity verified by...

A pincer nail is a disease where becomes deformed. The origin unclear. Patients with serious cannot walk normally. Serious nails are often treated surgically but tend to recur. Early diagnosis essential because it allows for complete recovery using special wire treatment. However, most patients do not seek until the advanced. This paper proposes system assist doctors in early and verifies that can distinguish between healthy persons. measures gravity center fluctuation uses neural network...