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This application makes reference to and claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/698,793, entitled "METHOD FOR PROVIDING LONG TERM PROGRAM GUIDE DATA IN A VIDEO RECORDER SYSTEM WITH ACCESS TO ONLY SHORT TERM PROGRAM GUIDE DATA", filed on Jul. 13, 2005, the complete subject matter of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
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When a user wishes to record an upcoming program using a video recording device, he may make one or more assumptions based on short term information. The short term information may comprise electronic program data in the form of an electronic program guide (EPG). The EPG may comprise forecasted scheduling for a short term, such as seven days. Unfortunately, a user may wish to use a forecast beyond such a short term range. The user may wish to record one or more video programs over the course of several weeks time, while he is unable to access his video recording device. For example, the user may wish to record the programs while he is away on an extended business trip.
The limitations and disadvantages of conventional and traditional approaches will become apparent to one of skill in the art, through comparison of such systems with some aspects of the present invention as set forth in the remainder of the present application with reference to the associated drawings.
Various aspects of the invention provide at least a system and a method that facilitates long term scheduling and recording of desired programs using a video recording device. The various aspects are substantially shown and described in connection with at least one of the following figures, as set forth more completely in the claims.
These and other advantages, aspects, and novel features of the present invention, as well as details of illustrated embodiments, thereof, will be more fully understood from the following description and drawings.
Herein described are at least a method and a system for providing an extended forecast of scheduled video programming to be broadcasted by a telecommunications carrier. The extended forecast processes electronic program data (EPG) provided by the telecommunications carrier, such that a long term program guide (LTPG) may be developed. The LTPG provides a forecast of programs to be broadcasted that extends beyond what the EPG may provide. The method generates the LTPG by utilizing one or more algorithms that process the received EPG data. The one or more algorithms compare newly received EPG data against historically processed EPG data. The system comprises a controller, a processor for extracting EPG data from a signal, a memory that stores software, a remote sensor capable of receiving inputs provided by a user, and a remote control for transmitting the inputs to the remote sensor. The algorithms are implemented when the controller executes the software stored within the memory.
Various aspects of the invention provide at least a system and method of forecasting or extrapolating long term program guide (LTPG) data by using short term electronic program guide (EPG) data provided by an electronic program guide (EPG) provider. The short term EPG may be provided to a video recording device, such as a personal video recorder (PVR), digital video recorder (DVR), or DVD recorder, for example, such that the user may select one or more future programs to be recorded. The short term electronic program guide (EPG) may provide program or event data for up to 3 to 7 days in advance, for example. The long term program guide data may be used as a tool to forecast or extrapolate program or event data beyond the exemplary 3 to 7 days of program data provided by the short term EPG. The long term program guide (LTPG) comprises a listing or schedule of programs that are scheduled to be broadcast, which may be easily selected by the user of the PVR or DVD recorder. The long term program guide (LTPG) may be used as a forecasting tool to allow a user to record one or more desired future events. A user may select the desired future event by using a selecting device, such as a remote control, as previously mentioned. A telecommunications carrier or operator or any other like provider may provide the short term EPG data to the video recording device, for processing. The provider of the EPG data may comprise a cable operator or satellite operator capable of providing the EPG data by way of a telecommunications network, for example. The telecommunications network may comprise any terrestrial and/or wireless network. Of course, in addition to providing electronic program guides (EPGs), the telecommunications carrier or operator may provide various multimedia content (including the video programming to be recorded) to a user. The multimedia content may be multiplexed with the EPG before it is transmitted to the user's PVR or DVD recorder. The LTPG may be implemented using hardware and/or software within the video recording device. The LTPG provides long term forecasting that extends beyond the forecasting provided by an electronic program guide (EPG).
Various aspects of the invention utilize one or more algorithms for processing the EPG data received from the telecommunications carrier, such a long term program guide (LTPG) data may be provided to a user of a video recording device. A first algorithm may be used for initially generating the LTPG. The initialization procedure may be executed when a user first starts using the video recording device, or when the video recording device has been powered off such that its LTPG has lost its previously used or processed EPG data, for example. The first algorithm may be applied for a predetermined duration (e.g., one or two weeks) and its initial period of use may be configured by a manufacturer or user of the video recording device. The first algorithm provides an initial confidence level (i.e., a probability of occurrence) or likelihood that a particular program will be broadcasted at a future date. The first algorithm will be described in detail in reference to
After the initialization period has elapsed, a second algorithm may be applied to the program schedules and associated confidence levels provided by the first algorithm. The second algorithm refines the program schedules and confidence levels provided by the first algorithm using a more sophisticated algorithm. The second algorithm will be described in detail in reference to
Aspects of the invention implement one or more algorithms that utilize received EPG data. The EPG data may comprise one or more characteristics or factors that are used by the one or more algorithms. For example, the two algorithms may utilize characteristics such as genre of the desired event and its previously broadcasted date(s) and time slot(s). The genre descriptions describe the type of show, event, or program to be broadcast. For example, EPG data may categorize a program or event as either a sports, comedy, drama, special, or documentary program or show. Further, an event or program may be broadcast periodically. A program may comprise a weekly TV series, or a daily news program, for example. This type of genre and time pattern (or temporal) information is used by the one or more algorithms in the decision making process. For example, series or weekly shows may repeat at weekly intervals while the news usually repeats daily at a particular time slot. Specials and/or sports events typically do not exhibit such periodic behavior; these types of events usually preempt other regular scheduled programs. Movies rarely repeat; however, a movie show may be dedicated to a particular time slot in a particular day of the week.
It is contemplated that the invention may utilize variations of the one or more steps described in the first and second algorithms referenced in
While the invention has been described with reference to certain embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the invention without departing from its scope. Therefore, it is intended that the invention not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed, but that the invention will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.
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|Starsight Telecast, Inc.
|Television schedule system
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|Jan 8, 2002
|U. S. Philips Corporation
|Apparatus for receiving signals during power-off (stand-by) mode
|Aug 25, 1999
|Jul 8, 2003
|Spotware Technologies, Inc.
|System and method for automatically detecting and generating electronic program guide entries of future programming
|Feb 4, 2000
|May 23, 2006
|Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
|Adaptive TV program recommender
|Apr 24, 2001
|Nov 20, 2007
|Tribune Media Services, Inc.
|System and method for determining and notifying users of the expected time-channel for a television series
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|May 6, 2008
|United Video Properties, Inc.
|Electronic program guide with blackout features
|Dec 9, 2004
|Jun 9, 2005
|Saadat Abbas S.
|Secure integrated media center
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|725/39, 725/50
|International Classification
|Cooperative Classification
|European Classification
|Aug 25, 2005
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Just got the call from my RE. My levels have gone up but he still thinks that one more day of meds will get me the best shot at max number of eggies. ER is set for Thursday and transfer (Lord willing) will be on Sunday.
I'm beginning to think that today's appt was an April Fool's joke but alas I don't think it is. My scan looked great! I had one 21 (never had one of those!!) as well as a few others in the 17-15 range but a few more. I talked to the dr again about the timing of our ER. Since DH is going to be out of town Tues through Wed, the dr was going to see if we could move it to Thurs w/o busting the cycle. He was going to check my labs and see but obviously we want to do whatever it is best and we'll adapt to whatever (DH has an appt tomorrow for a 'freezing'). Fast forward a few hours later. The dr calls and said that my levels didn't jive with what the scan was showing. He added another medicine for me to take tonight. I'm to go back tomorrow morning for more labs. So the ER is going to be Wed at the earliest. But we'll see. The problem with Wed is that they are calling for rain/storms and MIL does NOT drive in the rain :shrug: This is what I meant by her being unreliable. But there is NOTHING I can do about any of it. I am getting pretty excited that I am responding so well. Hope everyone else is doing well.


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|Dec 30, 1986
|Filing date
|May 10, 1984
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|Apr 19, 1982
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|Johan A. Govaert, Joseph E. Town
|Original Assignee
|Baird Corporation
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|Patent Citations (16), Referenced by (15), Classifications (16), Legal Events (8)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This is a division of application Ser. No. 369,654 filed on Apr. 19, 1982.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to detecting systems and, more particularly, to a radioactivity detection system and detectors therefor.
2. The Prior Art
Various types of radioactivity distribution measurement systems are known in the art for determining the location of radioactive material injected in diagnostic amounts into a human body or the like. These systems utilize an array of scintillators for sensing radioactive events within the body and a plurality of photomultiplier tubes that are coupled to the scintillators for detecting the sensed events. The address location for each activated scintillator is linearly encoded and then processed to provide a pictorial representation of the relative radioactive event levels detected by the scintillators. Spatial resolution is limited by the smallest diameter of available photomultiplier tubes.
Such systems have suffered from the disadvantages that linear encoding of scintillator address locations requires an excessive number of photomultiplier tubes in order to provide each scintillator with a unique address location. A large number of photomultiplier tubes increases the system costs and increases the likelihood for system downtime. Such systems also suffer from the disadvantage that the dark current of the photomultiplier tubes causes pulses (dark noise) which, in certain instances, are incorrectly interpreted as valid scintillations.
In U.S. Pat. No. 4,267,452, assigned to a common assignee, a system is disclosed in which three photomultiplier tubes are required to determine the position of an activated scintillator. This system shows one photomultiplier tube superposed on four crystal assemblies, with each assembly containing four scintillators. There are thus sixteen scintillators that potentially can provide light signals, in various amounts, to one photomultiplier tube. This in turn requires a rather complex anticoincidence/coincidence logic in the processing of the signals from the photomultiplier tubes.
It is a principal object of the present invention to overcome the above shortcomings by providing a radioactivity detection system for presentation of radioactive event distributions.
More specifically, it is an object of the present invention to provide a radioactivity detection system that includes a crystal scintillation detector formed of a unitary body and having two sensing heads. Each sensing head defines a specific address location in a sensing array comprising a plurality of crystal scintillation detectors. A number of light detectors are superposed on the sensing array in a manner that activity in one sensing head activates two adjacent light detectors, one more than the other. The system further includes means for mounting the radiation detection array for relative motion to a subject under diagnosis, and processing means coupled to the detectors. Preferably, the mounting means is operatively connected to an exercising means for performing physiologic stress analysis of the subject. Preferably, the mounting means is secured on a movable platform, which is connected to the exercising means by a quick connect-disconnect mechanism. This allows the detection system to be moved expeditiously from the stress analysis area to another location, such as a patient's bedside. In a further embodiment, a detector assembly is designed for rotation about the subject.
The resultant radioactivity detection system is a versatile yet compact, high resolution system, which provides more signal output per each light detector than heretofore attainable and it also allows for simpler processing circuitry than heretofore possible.
Other and further objects of the present invention will in part be obvious and will in part appear hereinafter.
The invention accordingly comprises the radioactivity detection system of the present disclosure, its components, parts and their interrelationships, the scope of which will be indicated in the appended claims.
For a fuller understanding of the nature and objects of the present invention, reference is to be made to the following detailed description, which is to be taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one preferred embodiment of a radioactivity detection system constructed in accordance with the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of another preferred embodiment of a radioactivity detection system constructed in accordance with the present invention;
FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view illustrating a dual detection system;
FIG. 4 is a schematic cross section, illustrating another preferred embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 5 is a block and schematic diagram of still another preferred embodiment of a radioactivity detection system constructed in accordance with the present invention;
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a crystal scintillation detector assembly of the radioactivity detection systems illustrated above;
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing one preferred positional relationship between a plurality of crystal scintillator assemblies and a plurality of light detectors;
FIG. 8 is a vertical section along the line 8--8 of FIG. 7;
FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing another preferred positional relationship between a plurality of crystal scintillator assemblies and a plurality of light detectors;
FIG. 10 is a vertical section along the line 10--10 of FIG. 9;
FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram similar to the one shown in FIG. 7 but illustrating a different embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 12 is a vertical section along the line 12--12 of FIG. 11; and
FIG. 13 is a graph illustrating certain principles of the present invention.
In general, a radioactivity detection system 10 is used for determining the location and distribution of radioactive events emitted from a subject under diagnosis into which a diagnostic amount of radioactive material has been injected.
A perspective view of one preferred embodiment of such a radioactivity detection system 10 is illustrated in FIG. 1. System 10 is a high resolution system specifically designed for physiologic stress analysis, such as heart function, of the subject, not shown. The radioactivity detection system 10 essentially comprises an exercising means 12, a mounting means 14 and a radioactivity distribution detector 16 secured on the mounting means 14. By means of a cable 18, the radioactivity distribution detector 16 is designed to be connected to a suitable processing means 20, such as the one illustrated in FIG. 2. The processing means 20 preferably includes a visual display 22, a graphic recorder 24, and a manual data input terminal 26, such as a keyboard. The exercising means 12 may comprise an exercise bike as shown, or a treadmill, not shown. Preferably, the mounting means 14 is secured on a platform 28 supported on casters 30. In turn, the platform 28 is connected to the exercising means 12 via a suitable quick connect-disconnect mechanism 32, which may take the form of a pair of arms projecting from the exercising means 12 and designed to be received within appropriate depressions formed in the platform 28. The exercising means 12 preferably also is mounted on a pair of wheels 34 so as to be on the same approximate height above the floor as the platform 28. The radioactivity detection system 10 thus can be used for stress analysis of an ambulatory subject, or it can be used for bedside analysis of a bedridden patient.
The exercising means 12 preferably is provided with a handle bar 36, whose height is adjustable, and a display 38, indicating the level of exertion by the subject. The exercising means 12 preferably is worked such that a subject's position thereon remains fixed about a vertical axis coincident with that of the subject's heart, so that working of the means 12 does not cause lateral displacement of the heart out of the detector's 16 field of view. The detector mounting means 14 preferably is three-dimensionally adjustable so as to allow for the desired positioning of the radioactivity distribution detector 16 with respect to the subject, whether the subject is exercising on the exercising means 12 or is bedridden. To this end, the mounting means 14 preferably comprises a rotatable vertical post 40, carrying a horizontal member 42 for translational motion with respect thereto. At its forward end, the member 42 has journalled thereto a yoke 44, by means of which the detector 16 can be adjusted angularly in all directions, as shown by the arrows 17. Positioning of the detector 16 is effected by a handle 46. When the mounting means 14 is in transport or storage, the detector 16 preferably is made to rest at an area 48 on the platform 28. The platform 28 furthermore is provided with a horizontal bar 50, with which it may be pushed or pulled to a location, as desired. A further display 52 preferably is carried by the mounting means 14 so as to indicate, to the subject and attendant alike, the level of radioactivity being detected. The three-dimensional adjustability of the mounting means 14 can be effected either manually, pneumatically or electrically by known means, not otherwise disclosed and built into the platform 28. Further, and as illustrated in FIG. 3, the radioactivity detection system 10 also can include two such radioactivity distribution detectors 16 so as to allow analysis of the same event from two detectors 16 viewing the subject with an intersecting angle. Still further, and as illustrated in FIG. 4, a radioactivity detector assembly 54 also can be mounted for rotation about the subject, or in the a1ternative, a plurality of such detector assemblies 54, shown in dotted lines, can be mounted circumferentially about the subject.
Another preferred embodiment of a radioactivity detection system 56 is shown in FIG. 2. System 56 is designed for detection of radioactive events in a subject 58 being supine on a table 60, or the like. A radioactivity distribution detector 62 is suspended from a mounting means 64 designed for effecting relative motion between the detector 62 and the subject 58. Such relative motion, both vertical and horizontal, preferably is effected by a suitable electric motor, not shown. Other means, e.g., pneumatic and/or hydraulic, can be employed equally. The radioactivity detection system 56 otherwise is identical with the system 10 shown in and described with reference to FIG. 1 and, as such, fully interfaces with the processing means 20 above described.
Still another preferred embodiment of a radioactivity detection system 66 is shown in FIG. 5. System 66 comprises a detector assembly 68 which includes a collimator 70 with collimator bores 72, an array 74 of scintillation crystal assemblies 76 and a plurality of superposed light detectors, such as photomultiplier (PM) tubes 78. A subject (not shown) under diagnosis is positioned on a programmable XY platform 80 which is in spaced relation to detector assembly 68, with a portion of the subject being in registration with collimator 70. Responsive to command signals generated by a computer 82 in the processing means 20, scanning signals are generated by a driver control 84 which operates to move the platform 80 in a specified scanning pattern. Conversely, another preferred embodiment would have the detector assembly 68 moving on a programmable XY platform, while the patient remains stationary. A scintillator 86, having a unique address location in the array 74 and being in registration with one collimator bore 72, when activiated by securing radioactivity, emits a light signal detected by two adjacent superposed detectors 78. Data signals generated by the detectors 78 first are processed in front-end electronics which includes a decode logic 90 and a decode coincidence logic 92. The decode coincidence logic 92 ensures that data signals have been detected from two, and only two, adjacent detectors 78 which define a unique address for the scintillation event. Events sensed at each unique address are accumulated in a buffer memory 94. Upon completion of each scanning step, the events stored in the buffer memory 94 are fed to the computer 82 in the processing means 20 and the memory 94 cleared for reception of new data. Operation of the radioactivity detection system of whichever above-described embodiment is directed from a control panel 96. Panel 96 preferably is a series of switching devices coupled to the computer 82 via a computer interface 98. Any pertinent data conveniently is logged into the display 22 via the keyboard 26. The data in computer 82 preferably is fed to a microprocessor driven display processor 100 which encodes the scintigraphic data into Gray shade and/or color television signals which drive the visual display 22, which preferably is a raster scan display.
One preferred crystal detector assembly 68 of the radioactivity detection system of whichever above-described embodiment is shown in perspective in FIG. 6. The crystal detector array 74 of assembly 68 comprises a plurality of the scintillation crystal assemblies 76 mounted in parallel rows 102 onto a glass plate 104. Each crystal assembly 76 is formed of a unitary body having a single slot 106 that extends inwardly from one end of the body to define two sensing heads, i.e., scintillators 86, 86. Preferably, each crystal assembly 76 is composed of a scintillation material. Such scintillation material preferably comprises a thallium activiated sodium iodide crystal -NaI(T1), or a cesium iodide crystal -CsI, or a bismuth germanate crystal -Bi4 Ge3 O12, or the like. The ends of each crystal assembly 76 opposite to the scintillators 86, 86 form two exit windows 108, 108, one each in registration with a corresponding one of the scintillators 86, 86, observe FIG. 8. The slot 106, as well as the openings 110 in between adjacent crystal assemblies 76, are filled with a reflective material, for example magnesium oxide. Further, the glass plate 104 also preferably is selectively coated, as at 112, with a reflective material, except for those areas, as at 114, corresponding to the active internal diameter areas 116 of the PM tubes 78 shown in FIG. 8. Preferably, a plate 118, which may be formed of aluminum or the like, is added to the assembly 68 and glued to the glass plate 104 on the side facing the PM tubes 78. The primary function of this plate 118 is to add structural strength and rigidity to the assembly 68 and to provide proper and accurate positioning of the PM tubes 78 within appropriate locating holes 120. It will be observed in FIG. 8 that these locating holes 120 are formed with diameters slightly larger than the outside diameters of the PM tubes 78 so that the tubes 78 may fit snugly therein. A cover plate 122, added on the radiation entrance side, completes the crystal detector assembly 68 and serves as the radiation entrance window thereof. Preferably, the cover plate 122 also is formed of a material with a minimal radiation attenuation coefficient for gamma rays of 50 KeV and greater, e.g., aluminum.
The array 74 of crystal assemblies 76 may be made in any convenient manner. For example, a slab of scintillator material first is prepared to the required dimensions. Next, a series of equidistantly placed parallel channels 126 are cut in the slab, preferably all the way through so as to form the para11el rows 102. Then, in a direction normal to the direction of the channels 126, the slots 106 and the openings 110 are alternately cut in the slab so as to form the plurality of crystal assemblies 76. It will be noted that the openings 110 preferably are cut all the way through, but not the alternate slots 106, so as to leave a bridge 128 of scintillator material preferably adjacent the exit windows 108, 108 in each crystal assembly 76. The significance of this bridge 128 and its thickness will be more fully described below. Thereafter, the slots 106, the openings 110 and the channels 126 preferably are filled with the reflective material, and the cover plate 122 secured in place.
One preferred positional relationship between a plurality of crystal assemblies 76 and a plurality of light detectors 78 of the crystal detector assembly 68 is shown schematically in FIG. 7. Other preferred positional relationships between the crystal assemblies and the light detectors are shown, respectively, in FIGS. 9 and 11. The underlying principle, which we call the doublet principle, however is the same for each of these illustrated preferred positional relationships. This doublet principle provides the radioactivity detection system of the invention in each of the above-described embodiments with a simple coding scheme. According to this coding scheme, light generated by a scintillation in one scintillator 86 of one crystal assembly 76 is designed to fall on, and thus activate, two adjacent light detectors, e.g., PM tubes 78, but with one PM tube 78 receiving more light than the other.
As will be evident from viewing the respective drawings, one PM tube 78A is associated with four crystal assemblies 76A, with each assembly 76 comprised of two scintillators 86, 86, that is eight scintillator crystals altogether. Of these eight scintillators 86, four scintillators 86 are directly underneath the PM tube 78A and four scintillators 86 are moved over one position. These four, one position removed scintillators 86, are respectively associated with four adjacent PM tubes 78. A scintillation occurring in one of the four scintillators 86 directly underneath the PM tube 78A casts more light on that PM tube 78A than on the adjacent PM tube 78B, and it causes no light to be cast on any other PM tube 78. The emission of a lesser amount of light from the scintillator 86 found directly underneath the PM tube 78A on the adjacent PM tube 78B is effected by the bridge 128 of scintillation material, which in fact physically connects and optically couples the two adjacent scintillators 86, 86 into the one crystal assembly 76, observe FIG. 8. The thickness of this bridge 128 above the slot 106 relative to the height of the crystal scintillators 86, 86 governs the light distribution between the two adjacent PM tubes 78A and 78B. The ratio of bridge 128 thickness to scintillator 86 height must always be greater than zero. In FIG. 13, there is illustrated the variation of the light distribution with the thickness of the bridge 128, with the bridge 128 functioning as a light mixer. FIG. 13 plots the light ratio versus the thickness of the bridge 128. The light ratio is defined for the example PM tubes 78A and 78B as the amount of light received by 78B divided by the amount of light received by tube 78A. As may be observed therein, the light ratio always should be less than one under all conditions, keeping in mind statistical fluctuations. The light ratio must be large enough, however, to assure that the electrical signals from both PM tubes 78A and 78B are sufficiently high so as to exceed anticipated noise levels in background or in the processing circuitry.
The preferred positional relationship as depicted in FIG. 7 is achieved by arranging the PM tubes 78 in parallel rows 130 running in a direction normal to the parallel rows 102 of the crystal assemblies 76, and in further parallel rows 132 running at an angle to both the row 130 and the rows 102.
The second preferred positional relationship between a plurality of crystal assemblies 76 and a plurality of light detectors 78 is depicted in FIGS. 9 and 10. In this arrangement, preferably a pair of crystal assemblies 76 are mounted in one can 134, with adjacent cans 134 disposed normal to one another. The PM tubes 78, oh the other hand, are disposed in parallel rows in two directions normal to one another.
In FIGS. 11 and 12, there is illustrated a still further embodiment of the present invention. The positional arrangement is similar to that shown in FIG. 7, but in lieu of the crystal assemblies 76, a plurality of wafers 136 are used. The wafers 136 also are formed of a scintillation material, and they may optionally also include a pair of scintillators 138, 138. If so, the slot 140 between the scintillators 138, 138 preferably also is filled with a reflective material, not shown. The height of the scintillators 138 can vary from a theoretical zero to some positive value, although it would always be somewhat less than the maximum height of the scintillators 86. The embodiment shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 particularly is useful for low energy isotopes which characteristically require less scintillation material so as to generate a photon therein. This embodiment also incorporates the doublet principle above mentioned in that the light of a scintillation in half of one wafer 136 is detected by two adjacent PM tubes 78, with one detector receiving more light than the other. The front-end electronics 88 will register the corresponding electrical signals generated by the two adjacent PM tubes 78 only if one signal is greater than the other and will reject all other signals as invalid.
Thus it has been shown and described an improved high resolution radioactivity detection system 10 designed for presentation of radioactive event distributions, which system 10 satisfies the objects and advantages set forth above.
Since certain changes may be made in the present disclosure without departing from the scope of the present invention, it is intended that all matter described in the foregoing specification or shown in the accompanying drawings, be interpreted in an illustrative and not in a limiting sense.
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I very much grew up in a meat and potatoes household. Our dinner menus were as predictable as the negotiating was to get out of doing dishes. Every night there was a meat entree — ground beef made into burgers, meatloaf, sloppy joes — with some form of potato — be it baked, mashed, or frozen fries. A side of canned green beans or corn would round out our plates. And for dessert we never received more than two small sandwich cookies.
This is my comfort food. This is what I fall back to when I'm homesick, too exhausted to think through a meal plan, or just want to keep things really simple.
So many of my recipes are fresh takes on old favorites, and that's exactly what I'm serving up here. There's nothing new with this recipe, it's been served out of casserole dishes for decades. What is new is the realization that you can make it a little more wholesome, but just as savory, familiar, and comforting. (more…)
Okay, I lied a bit. None of these recipes won Oscars. But, hey, all hail from right here on DietsInReview and pair perfectly for the award show.
The 86th Academy Awards air on ABC this Sunday, March 2, so you better rush to the grocery store and stockpile for the party you may or may not (but should) be having! And before you think the recipes will all be super-fattening macaroni and cheese casseroles (I mean it is gold), I am offering up some healthier alternatives for your Oscar night. After all, what would the stars do? (Hint: They would not chow down on high-cal comfort foods; at least not before.)
Let us start off right, like any good party should: with a few beverages.
A Blackberry & Basil Martini is the perfect option for the 86th Academy Awards. Fancy cocktails were prevalent in at least two of the most prominently nominated movies this year: The Wolf of Wall Street and American Hustle. Besides that, what better way to feel like you are schmoozing with the rich and famous than with a drink that looks this fabulous? (And isn't all that bad for you!) Easy to recreate a non-alcoholic version—simply substitute the vodka with some sparkling soda and use grenadine. Yum!
Another great drink option is our Talenti Frozen Sangria, which tips a hat to the Southern representation among many of the nominated movies this year. Can't you just imagine Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts sipping on this icy sangria to escape the 90-degree heat? I sure can. (more…)
Most of us have heard of comfort food. Sticky, gooey, chocolate chip cookies straight out of the oven, a plate of warm mashed potatoes and rich gravy, or a bowl full of creamy chicken and dumpling soup are just a few items that come to mind when the need for some self-pampering arises. The problem is, the food we reach for when we need comfort is usually far from comforting. Indigestion and bloating, heartburn, or pure guilt are just a few of the nagging side effects that can actually worsen our mood as a result of our epicurean indulgence.
If you're going to sink in to comfort food and eat feelings of happiness, sadness, or just overall feel good, try these three foods that you wouldn't think of as typical comfort foods. These actually have the ability to lift your spirits and get rid of the blahs without the bloat.
This cooling fruit not only tastes great and has a pleasurable texture, but it conjures up memories or images of picnics, family gatherings, and summer vacation, too. When you eat a slice of watermelon, listen for the crunch, feel your mouth water, and have some fun spitting the seeds onto the ground. Turn an ordinary eating experience into an adventure, and before you know it, you will feel like a kid again, tickled by a childlike zest for life. (more…)
Julie and Charles Mayfield have united their passions for Southern food and the paleo lifestyle in a new cookbook, Paleo Comfort Foods. The book features recipes like shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes, pulled pork and even desserts like strawberry shortcakes and chocolate coconut pudding. The dishes reach beyond the South, and include a range of classic American flavors, all modified to fit a paleo diet. "Originally we were thinking about having Southern food, but more and more the idea of comfort food became something we wanted to focus on," says Julie.
The paleo diet is largely based upon foods that were available before the agricultural revolution and excludes grain, added sugars and processed foods. Some people on a paleo diet also exclude legumes, honey and most fruits.
The Mayfields aren't professional chefs, in fact both had full-time jobs while creating the book. They hope it will show people how going paleo can fit into a busy lifestyle. They agree that the biggest challenge of creating the cookbook was not finding paleo substitutes for ingredients like flour and sugar, but "breaking down the recipes and measuring them out," says Julie.
Fall weather typically means cooler temperatures and heartier meals. However, eating heartier doesn't have to mean you are eating foods that are unhealthy. You can easily use seasonal vegetables that are available this fall to add flavor and nutrition to your traditional fall recipes.
Vegetables that are available during the fall season include Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, squash, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, broccoli, potatoes and turnips. For fruits, be on the look out for apples, dates, pears, kiwi and tangerines. Simply putting some of these items on your grocery list can help inspire you to infuse them into your meals. Since these items are at their peak during the fall season, you can get them at a good price and while they are at their freshest.
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Shares of Facebook jumped $1.57, or 2.3%, Thursday to $69.63 despite paying what appears to be a lofty $19 billion for online messaging system WhatsApp.
But investors are increasingly finding ways to justify such lofty purchase prices for Internet companies by looking at how much is being paid for "eyeballs," or users. Investors are betting mobile Internet usage is in such a nascent form getting the users is the hard part, and finding out how to make money on those users comes later.
And looking at it that way, Facebook got a bargain. By paying $19 billion for WhatsApp, Facebook is buying 450 million users at $42.22 each. Compared with the $141 per user valuation at Facebook, WhatsApp was cheap. In fact, the valuation paid for WhatsApp is lower than the per-user price on most other Internet darlings. Investors are paying $85 per user at professional networking firm LinkedIn, $52 per user at review site Yelp and $125 per user of online messaging service Twitter.
Those aren't even the highest valuations. Investors are paying $418 per user at online review site Angie's List and $748 per user at online advertising firm Google, based on the 540 million users it reported in its latest annual report. Due to its ability to mine personal data on its users and sell that data, Google commands a lofty 36 P-E based on its earnings the past 12 months, which is double that of the stock market and the technology sector.
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Obesity in Older Adults: Technical Review and Position Statement of the American Society for Nutrition and NAASO, The Obesity Society
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Obesity causes serious medical complications and impairs quality of life. Moreover, in older persons, obesity can exacerbate the age-related decline in physical function and lead to frailty. However, appropriate treatment for obesity in older persons is controversial because of the reduction in relative health risks associated with increasing body mass index and the concern that weight loss could have potential harmful effects in the older population. This joint position statement from the American Society for Nutrition and NAASO, The Obesity Society reviews the clinical issues related to obesity in older persons and provides health professionals with appropriate weight-management guidelines for obese older patients. The current data show that weight-loss therapy improves physical function, quality of life, and the medical complications associated with obesity in older persons. Therefore, weight-loss therapy that minimizes muscle and bone losses is recommended for older persons who are obese and who have functional impairments or medical complications that can benefit from weight loss.


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The low oil price is expected to dramatically impact O&G activity on the UKCS. Most notably, the number of wells drilled will decrease – particularly E&A wells. In 2014, drilling campaigns were significantly smaller than forecast – only 14 exploratory wells were drilled from an anticipated 25. This is the lowest number since 1970 and with the current oil price an increase is highly unlikely. However, production is expected to be maintained over the short to mid-term, bolstered by sanctioned projects. Meantime operators are seeking to control costs – BP and Talisman have recently announced large job cuts and many high Capex developments will face delays.
Despite the downturn, the 28th licensing round (November 2014) appears to indicate continued Operator interest. DECC awarded a total of 134 licences – fewer than the record 27th round in 2012 – but still demonstrating the ongoing attractiveness of the region. This does not mean drilling will return to higher levels: the majority of licences were awarded on the basis of further analysis of seismic data. Overall, oil companies committed to just five firm wells and four contingent wells. Given the declining oil price and current unattractive fiscal regime, a lack of commitment from oil companies is to be expected. However, the lack of drilling activity still represents a significant concern for the UK industry and encouraging companies into drilling will require careful restructuring of both the fiscal and regulatory framework.
Chancellor George Osborne, in his Autumn Statement, announced plans to revise the fiscal regime and appoint a new regulator. However, given the steep decline in oil price, more needs to be done, particularly on taxation – indeed Lord John Browne recently suggested cutting through the tax complexity and putting it onto a corporation tax basis. However, much depends on the outcome of the general election – anything but a win for Conservatives may delay much needed reforms and suppress the UKCS O&G industry further.
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