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This application is a division of U.S. Pat. No. 6,030,345, issued Feb. 29, 2000.
A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever.
This invention relates in general to ultrasound systems and in particular to a system and method for generating spectral Doppler data.
Ultrasound imaging systems detect and display information relating to Doppler shifts of returning echoes. The Doppler shifts represent movement, such as blood flow patterns. Spectral Doppler is one known ultrasound technique to detect and display blood flow patterns associated with a point or points in a body.
In spectral Doppler, an ongoing series of Doppler spectra are displayed for a particular point in the body. Each spectrum represents a point in time and a range of frequencies and associated signal strengths. The frequencies are proportional to blood flow velocities. The signal strength of each frequency is displayed on the spectrum as a brightness.
The spectrum is estimated by a signal processor. An ongoing stream of Doppler data samples is provided to the signal processor. The signal processor typically implements one of two methods for estimating spectra from the Doppler data.
One method to estimate each spectrum applies a conventional short-time Fourier transform (STFT) algorithm. In particular, a block of ongoing Doppler data is multiplied by a sliding window function. The Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) of the output of the window function is computed. Generally, the DFT is based on a certain size or number of sample points, such as a 128 point DFT. The window function and the DFT function output the same number of sample points as are input. If the spectrum is displayed with more samples, then the samples are interpolated from the output of the DFT calculation.
The next spectrum is estimated using the same method on a different block of Doppler data. Generally, each spectrum is of the same size, such as a multiple point (128) spectrum. The different block of data is obtained by sliding or positioning the window function to operate on a block of Doppler data that includes at least one Doppler data sample obtained after the samples in the previous block of Doppler data. The sliding window is positioned based on a generally fixed time interval between each successive window.
The number of Doppler data samples used for calculating the spectrum varies based on the pulse repetition interval (PRI). The length of the window function, which determines the number of samples included in the block of Doppler samples, is varied between 32 and 128 samples as a function of the PRI. Varying the length of the window function prevents temporal resolution degradation as the PRI increases. Generally, the length of the window function is decreased as the PRI increases.
There are disadvantages to decreasing the length of the window. When the shorter window functions are used, data is interpolated from the estimated spectrum in order to output a certain size spectrum, such as a 128 point spectrum. By decreasing the window function size, the frequency resolution of the spectra is decreased. For example, a spectrum computed using a 32 sample window function has one quarter the frequency resolution of a spectrum computed using a 128 sample window function.
The second method to estimate each spectrum uses an autoregressive model. The ongoing Doppler data samples are modeled with an autoregressive model characterized by a set of autoregressive parameters. Using a z-transform, a spectral estimate is produced by computing the spectrum that corresponds to the autoregressive model. The autoregressive model generates spectra with improved frequency resolution as compared to the STFT based method described above. However, autoregressive models: (1) produce spectra with higher dynamic range than the conventional STFT method, (2) may not include spectral features due to poor approximation of the Doppler data, and (3) produce spectral strips with a different look than strips produced by conventional STFT methods.
Neither of the ultrasound systems and methods for estimating spectra is entirely satisfactory. It is therefore desirable to provide a method and system for enhanced-resolution spectral Doppler display.
The invention provides an efficient method for processing and displaying various ultrasound data. In one aspect, a method and system for generating data for a spectral Doppler strip in an ultrasound system are provided. A beamformer provides Doppler data to a signal processor. The signal processor applies an autoregressive model and determines autoregressive parameters responsive to the Doppler data. Information responsive to the autoregressive parameters is generated, and a window function is applied to the information.
In another embodiment, a method and system for generating data for a spectral Doppler strip in an ultrasound system are provided. A beamformer provides Doppler data to a signal processor. The signal processor generates extrapolated data from the Doppler data and applies a window function to the Doppler data and the extrapolated data.
In yet another aspect of the invention, a method for generating data for a spectral Doppler strip in an ultrasound system is provided. Doppler data is provided. Data is extrapolated from the Doppler data and a Fourier transform is applied to the Doppler data and the extrapolated data.
In another aspect of the invention, a method of estimating data for a spectral Doppler display in an ultrasound system is provided. At least one autoregressive parameter responsive to Doppler data is generated. At least one spectrum responsive to the auto-regressive parameter is estimated with a Fourier transform.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an ultrasound system for creating a spectral Doppler display.
FIG. 2 is a pictorial representation of the method of generating data for the spectral Doppler display of FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a graphical representation of a spectral Doppler display.
Referring now to the FIGURES, and in particular FIG. 1, a portion of an ultrasound system is generally shown at 20. Preferably, the ultrasound system 20 includes a spectral Doppler system, such as a pulse wave, continuous wave, or auxiliary continuous wave system, as known in the art. The spectral Doppler system includes a display of an ongoing series of estimated spectra. Preferably, each estimated spectrum includes a certain number of data points, such as 128. Furthermore, each spectrum includes the same number of data points as the other spectra. Generally, to estimate the spectra, spectral Doppler systems produce an ultrasonic wave, detect echo signals, process the echo signals, and display spectral information based on the echo signals.
To produce the ultrasonic wave, the ultrasound system 20 includes a transmit and receive beamformer 22. The transmit and receive beamformer 22 may comprise a transmit beamformer separate from the receive beamformer. As known in the art, the transmit and receive beamformer 22 produces one or more electrical excitation signals. The electrical excitation signals are applied to a transducer 24. The transducer 24 outputs an ultrasonic wave based on the electrical excitation signals into a body, such as a human body. The ultrasonic wave reflects off of structures within the body creating echo signals.
The echo signals are detected by the transducer 24. The detected echo signals are provided to the transmit and receive beamformer 22. The transmit and receive beamfofrmer 22 processes the echo signals and outputs a stream of Doppler data on line 26, as known in the art. Preferably, the stream of Doppler data is a stream of samples representing in phase (I) and quadrature (Q) components of the echo signal.
The ongoing Doppler data is represented mathematically as d(0), d(1), . . . d(K) where d(K) represents the Doppler data at time index K. The transmit and receive beamformer 22 provides the Doppler data samples with a sample period equal to the pulse repetition interval (PRI). Thus, the PRI is the amount of time between adjacent Doppler data samples. The PRI varies based on a PRI setting input 28 to the transmit and receive beamformer 22. The PRI is set as known in the art. For example, the user selects a frequency or velocity scale. Using a center frequency of the transducer 24, and the selected frequency or velocity scale, the ultrasound system 20 derives the minimum and maximum Doppler shift frequencies. The difference between the minimum and maximum Doppler shift frequencies is calculated. The PRI is set equal to one divided by the difference.
To process the echo signals, the Doppler data is provided to a signal processor 30. The signal processor 30 is preferably a commercially available digital signal processor, but other processors may be used. The signal processor 30 comprises a memory for storing various algorithms, such as the preferred algorithms discussed below. Additionally, the signal processor 30 may also comprise one or more look-up tables or one or more filters. The signal processor 30 receives the Doppler data on line 26 and control instructions from the control processor 32. The signal processor 30 processes the Doppler data in accordance with the algorithms to estimate a spectrum.
Attached as Appendix B is a preferred algorithm for generating spectra in accordance with the present invention using the MATLAB (version 5.0) simulation program by The Math Works, Inc. For implementation on an ultrasound system, the code may be altered.
Referring now to FIG. 2, the algorithm or algorithms applied by the signal processor 30 are pictorially represented. As discussed below in more detail, a set of Doppler data is selected and modeled. The parameters from the model are used to extrapolate additional samples from the set of Doppler data. A window function is applied to the set of Doppler data and the additional samples. A Fourier transform is performed on the output of the window function to estimate the spectrum.
As shown by the brackets 41, a set of Doppler data is selected. The Doppler data stream is shown as its mathematical representation at data block 40. The set is represented mathematically as d(0), d(1), . . . d(N−1). The number of Doppler data samples, N, included in the set is a function of the PRI. The PRI is input from the control processor 32 to the signal processor 30. As the PRI increases, the number of Doppler data samples selected decreases. Preferably, the number of samples of the Doppler data will range between approximately 32 to 128 samples, depending on the number of extrapolated data samples as discussed below. For example, the number of Doppler data samples selected is 32, 36, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, or 128. Other ranges or size of the Doppler data sets may be used. The PRI values associated, respectively, with each of the number of Doppler data samples are 128 for the shortest PRI and approximately 32 for the largest PRI. The other numbers of Doppler data samples between 32 and 128 are associated with PRI values between the two PRI extremes discussed above. The association is based on testing and the system capabilities.
To model the selected data, the set of Doppler data samples is provided to model block 42. Model block 42 represents an autoregressive moving average (ARMA) function. Preferably, model block 42 represents an autoregressive model where the parameters of the autoregressive model are estimated using known autoregressive parameter estimators, such as an autocorrelation, covariance, or any other autoregressive parameter estimators. In particular, model block 42 represents a fourth-order autoregressive model with parameters estimated using the Burg algorithm. The autoregressive model is mathematically represented as:
where x(N) represents a white noise signal, y(N) is an output of the model to approximate the signal d(N), P is the model order, and a(1), a(2), . . . a(P) are autoregressive coefficients determined by the model block 42. The model block 42 calculates autoregressive parameters, including autoregressive coefficients and the power of a white noise signal. The autoregressive parameters are determined from the set of Doppler data, as known in the art. In the preferred embodiment, the model block 42 outputs the four autoregressive coefficients, a(1), a(2), a(3), and a(4). More or fewer coefficients or other parameters may be determined. Further, the model block 42 may calculate a number of samples of approximate data, y(N), as replacement data for the set of Doppler data.
Based on the autoregressive coefficients and the set of Doppler data, the additional samples are extrapolated in an extrapolator 44. The extrapolator 44 represents an algorithm for extrapolating the additional data. The set of Doppler data samples is provided to the extrapolator 44. The extrapolator 44 also receives the autoregressive coefficients determined by the model block 42. To determine the number of samples of the additional data to extrapolate, the number of samples in the set of Doppler data or approximate data is subtracted from the number of samples to be included in the estimated spectrum, such as 128 minus 32. Preferably, the difference value is divided in half, such as 96 divided by 2. The one-half value, M, such as 48, represents the number of forward extrapolated samples and the number of backwards extrapolated samples of additional data. Thus, the number of Doppler or approximated data samples plus the number of additional data samples is equal to the number of points in the desired spectrum.
After determining the value of M, the Doppler data is extrapolated forward in time and backward in time. However, extrapolation may include only forward or only backward based data. The set of Doppler data d(0), d(1), . . . d(N−1) is extrapolated forward in time to obtain a set of extrapolated data. The forward extrapolated data is represented mathematically by d(N), d(N+1), . . . d(N+M−1). To obtain the extrapolated data, the autoregressive parameters are applied to the set of Doppler data, or alternatively, the set of approximate data. In particular, the extrapolated data is obtained by applying forward prediction equations, such as:
where a(1), a(2), . . . a(P) are the autoregressive coefficients determined by the model block 42. Other functions may be used.
The set of Doppler data is also preferably extrapolated backwards to create additional extrapolated data. In particular, autoregressive parameters are applied to the set of Doppler data or, alternatively, the set of approximate data, as discussed above. However, the autoregressive parameters applied for backward extrapolated data are not the autoregressive coefficients a(1), a(2) . . . a(P) discussed above. For backwards extrapolation, the autoregressive coefficients b(1), b(2) . . . b(P) are determined by the model block 42 as discussed above, only the set of Doppler data is reversed in order. For example, d(N−1) is the first value in the set and d(0) is the last value in the set used to determine the autoregressive parameters for backwards extrapolation. In the preferred autoregressive model for estimating parameters using the Burg algorithm, the backwards autoregressive parameters b(1), b(2) . . . b(P) correspond to the complex conjugate of the autoregressive parameters a(1), a(2) . . . a(P). The extrapolated data from the backwards in time extrapolation is calculated according to the following functions:
d(−M)=b(1) D(−M+1)+b(2) (−M+2)+ . . . b(P) d(−M+P)
where b(N) is the complex conjugate of a(N). Other functions may be used.
The various extrapolated data is compiled together in a time sequence with either the set of approximate data or the set of Doppler data in a compilation block 46. Preferably, the number of samples compiled in the compilation block 46 is equal to the number of points for output as the desired spectrum. For example, 128 data samples are compiled together in the compilation block 46, such as 32 Doppler data samples and 48 extrapolated data samples from the forward prediction and 48 extrapolated data samples from the backwards prediction. Thus, the compiled data set e(N) is represented as d(−M+1), d(−M+2) . . . d(0), d(1) . . . d(N−1), d(N) . . . d(N+M−1) where N is 32 and M is 48. Alternatively, d(0) through d(N−1) is the set of values y(0), y(1), . . . y(N−1); d(−M+1) through d(−1) is the set of values y(−M+1), y(−M+2) . . . y(−1); and/or d(N) through d(N+M−1) is the set of values y(N), y(N+1) . . . y(N+M−1).
The compiled data set is provided to a window function block 48. The window function block 48 represents application of the window function to the compiled data set. Preferably, the window function is selected as a Blackman, Blackman-Harris, Hamming, or Acuson window function. The Blackman, Blackman-Harris and Hamming window functions are known in the art, as demonstrated in the article by Harris "On The Use Of Windows for Harmonic Analysis With The Discrete Fourier Transform", Proceedings of the IEEE, Volume 661, January 1978. The Acuson window is provided in Appendix A as the 128 weights of acuson128.
The control processor 32 selects the appropriate window function based on a look-up table. The control processor 32 receives input information from the user. For example, the user sets the scale, sharpness and/or Doppler mode for operation of the ultrasound system 20. Based on the input information from the user and a designation of the type of transducer 24, the control processor 32 controls selection of the type of window function as known in the art. The particular type of window function selected is based on user preferences. Each window function, as known in the art, provides adjustment of the frequency resolution and side lobe properties of the information output from the Fourier transform block 50. For example, application of the Acuson window results in information with larger side lobes, but better frequency resolution than application of the Blackman-Harris window.
The selected window function is applied by multiplying each of the samples in the compiled data set by a respective weight. The weights are selected to yield more appropriate values after performing a Fourier transform, as known in the art and discussed above. The size of the window function, such as a 128 sample window function, is selected by the control processor 32 to correspond with the number of samples in the set of compiled data (N+2M). In the preferred embodiment, the size of the window function is also equal to the number of points to be output from the signal processor 30 as the estimated spectrum. The output of the window function block 48 is a set of data with the same number of samples as input into the window function block 48.
The output of the window function block 48 is provided to the Fourier transform block 50. The Fourier transform block 50 represents application of a Fourier transform. Preferably, a discrete Fourier transform is applied to the set of data output by window function block 48. The Fourier transform is computed as a function of the number of samples. The appropriate sized Fourier transform algorithm is selected based on the number of samples input into the Fourier transform block 50, such as 128 samples. The size of the Fourier transform is selected by the control processor 32 to correspond with the number of samples, such as (N+2M), in the compiled data set, such as e(N). Application of the Fourier transform results in estimation of the spectrum. For example, a 128 sample spectrum is estimated.
The samples representing the estimated spectrum are log compressed, as known in the art. The complex spectrum information output by the Fourier transform block 50 is used to derive real values. In particular, the magnitude of the complex information is squared. As known in the art, the output of the log compression is based on the real values, a gain value and an amount of compression value. Thus, a log compressed estimated spectrum is derived.
After estimating one spectrum, another spectrum is estimated for the ongoing display of spectra. As represented by the duplicate set of function blocks 42-50 of FIG. 2, the signal processor 30 obtains another set of Doppler data as shown by a bracket 52. The first sample of the second or next Doppler data set is a fixed time interval from the first data sample of the first or preceding Doppler data set. Thus, the bracket 52 is shown shifted from the position of an earlier bracket 41. Preferably, the bracket shifts by the number of samples representing a certain amount of time. The amount of time is influenced by display considerations and is more than the time needed to process the prior set of Doppler data. For example, the first sample of the subsequent Doppler data set is d(10), a shift of ten samples. The shift of 10 samples corresponds to amount of time given by 10*PRI. This second set of Doppler data may contain values included in the first set of Doppler data. The second or next set of Doppler data is processed as discussed above. Thus, multiple ongoing spectra are calculated by the signal processor 30. Preferably, the signal processor 30 computes each spectrum serially, but parallel or pipeline processing may be used.
Other variations for calculating each spectrum are possible. For example, a 128 point spectrum is calculated using 32 Doppler data samples and 32 extrapolated data samples. The compiled set of data contains only 64 samples. A 64 sample window function is applied to the samples. Preferably, a Blackman, Blackman-Harris, Hamming or Acuson window function is used for any size window function. Window functions of various sizes are known in the art. The Acuson window function for various size windows is provided in Appendix A. After applying the window function, samples having a zero value are added as additional samples from the beginning and/or end of the set of data output from the window function block 48. Thus, the set of data output from the window function block 48 is zero extended. A total of 64 zero values are added, so that the total number of samples provided to the Fourier transform block 50 is 128. The 128 point spectrum is then estimated as discussed above.
As an alternative to zero extending the output of the window function, a 64 point spectrum is calculated by the Fourier transform block 50 on the 64 samples output from the window function block 48. Then, 64 additional samples are interpolated from the 64 point spectrum, as known in the art. Thus, a 128 point spectrum is provided. Other combinations of the number of samples at any point in the estimation process are possible.
The spectral information, such as the estimated spectrum, is displayed. Referring back to FIG. 1, the signal processor 30 provides the ongoing series of estimated spectra. Preferably, each spectrum includes the same number of sample points, such as 128. Each spectrum is passed through or stored in memory 34. Preferably, memory is a CINE as known in the art, but may be a buffer or other memory device. The memory 34 stores the estimated spectrum for later playback. As known in the art, the memory 34 outputs the spectral information for display either in a playback mode or in real time. The spectral information is scan converted and provided to the display 36. Each spectrum is displayed on display 36, as known in the art.
Each spectrum is displayed with other spectra. Referring to FIG. 3 and as known in the art, each spectrum 54 is used to create the spectral strip generally shown at 56. Each spectrum 54 represents the range of frequencies at a particular time. The particular time corresponds to the particular set of Doppler data used to estimate the spectrum 54. For example, the spectrum 54 displayed at time t1 corresponds to the set of Doppler data samples d(0)−d(N−1) collected as shown by bracket 41 in FIG. 2. The range of frequencies are referenced to the vertical axis. The vertical axis may be a function of velocity instead of frequency, as known in the art. The number of frequencies in the range of frequencies corresponds to the number of points output for each spectrum by the signal processor 30. The signal strength associated with each particular frequency is displayed as a brightness on the spectrum 54. A high signal strength portion of the spectrum will correspond to a bright point on the spectrum 54.
It should be understood that many changes and modifications can be made to the embodiments described above. For example, different models, different autoregressive estimators, different window functions, and different extrapolation functions may be applied. Additionally, analog, digital or a combination of analog and digital processing may be used. Instead of using a digital signal processor, various structures implementing the functions described above may be used, such as a dedicated hardwired circuit or connection of discrete hardware components.
It is therefore intended that the foregoing detailed description be understood as an illustration of the presently preferred embodiments of the invention, and not as a definition of the invention. It is only the following claims, including all equivalents that are intended to define the scope of the invention.
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The 25-year-old actor shares about his unforgettable encounter with 'Twilight' devoted fans, saying 'The worst experience I had with a fan was when one vomited.'
The "Twilight" movie series star Alex Meraz was left stunned by a recent encounter with the franchise's devoted fans after one girl vomited in front of him. The vampire movie series attracts hordes of dedicated followers and Meraz, who plays wolfman Paul, has garnered plenty of female attention since he joined the cast for the second outing, "The Twilight Saga's New Moon".
The 25-year-old actor admits fans often get over-excited when they meet their idols and one encounter left him spattered with vomit. He says, "The worst experience I had with a fan was when one vomited."
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Fox has put in development Atlantis, a drama project written by feature writers Sheldon Turner (Up In The Air) and Ken Nolan (Black Hawk Down). The project, from Sony Pictures TV and Turner and Jennifer Klein's studio-based Vendetta Prods, follows two estranged brothers, who — along with a ragtag crew and a billion dollar state-of-the-art vessel — begin a search for the lost city of Atlantis, discovering mysteries of the deep sea along the way. Atlantis reunites Turner and Klein with Nolan. Last season, the trio developed drama Black Friday at ABC with Nolan writing. This is Vendetta's third sale this year, along with Frayed, also at Fox, which is written by Turner, and Never Look Away at NBC. Nolan, who has feature script Rocket's Red Glare set up at Sony on the feature side, is with CAA, which also reps Vendetta.
Fox Adventure Drama From Sheldon Turner & Ken Nolan Searches For Atlantis
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Great team involved in this and intriguing subject matter to boot. Seems Vendetta is on a roll this season.
LOVE IT! Great idea for a show. Nolan and Turner. Good pairing. This show could be a lot of fun. Especially in light of how vast the ocean is. Who knows lurks beneath….
Three times zero equals…
Like the movie Atlantis: The Lost Empire?
Hey look, Fox is already redoing ABC's "The River."
Shit won't float.
Sounds like a cool idea with a lot of potential!
This sounds very cool. I've enjoyed Nolan's writing for many years. Excited to see this.
Interesting timing. The BBC is now broadcasting a 13 part series called Atlantis, which was created by Howard Overman (Misfits), Julian Murphy (Merlin) and Johnny Capps (Merlin). This show takes place when the city still exists and is about the larger than life people and heroes that lived in the city. It's doing really well. I've watched the first three episodes and it's very cool. Is it coincidence that Fox is going to do their own Atlantis series now?
Shooting a broadcast TV drama at sea?!
What could possibly go wrong?!
Oh, good. It had been a whole two months since Sheldon Turner set up another project, I was starting to worry about ole' Sheldon. Thought he may have retired.
After Atlantis that is airing in the BBC we get Atlantis…lol
Finally a network is developing something I might watch. More projects like this please…
A throwback to the 60's show "A Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea" meets "Star Trek."
Could work if the characters are interesting and the they don't mired down in all the technical stuff.
Turner can certainly create compelling characters.
Atlantis was fake. Get a life.
Stargate Atlantis.
It's perfect for Joe Flanigan and David Hewlett :)
Why not cast Joe Flanigan? He is the only logical person for this!
Wow, this sounds like its going to be expensive to make! Lots of CGI and stunts in a tank? Hope it doesn't look too phoney. And Fox is really brave to be considering going up against the BBC's Atlantis – which IMO is about as phoney as it comes! So probably no worries there!
But I love the concept – modern science and technology with old mythology – so I'm looking forward to this no end.
PS – And echoing the last two commenters, I'd love it even more if Joe Flanigan were cast.


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I can see all my workstations and servers, and even manage them, except for one. It's a Vista, I cannot see him, ping him, nothing. Is it a firewall issue? Cause it's been brought in my network together with another machine, with the same config (I installed Vista on both of them, on the same way)
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I have a computer (running XP) that dosn't even show up on the network, and I know it's becasue I have not shared files that are on it so it would show up on the network in the first place. (Right click files to be shared, Sharing and security) If you have already done this, I appologize.. But when all else fails. Start with the basics.
Jan 8, 2009 at 9:05 UTC
Andy, if you're runnning AD and the machine is on the "domain", than you should see it regardless. IF your machine is in the same "workgroup" than you shouls see it regardless as well.
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Erik, from the Vista machine, can you see anything on the network?
Have you an IP address in the same range as your Network.
Is it on the domain?
Jan 8, 2009 at 9:15 UTC
It's in a domain, and I can see everything in the network
only 1 IP-range
Jan 8, 2009 at 9:23 UTC
Most likely cause, the Windows Firewall is enabled or some other form of Software Firewall.
Did you shut it off?
Jan 8, 2009 at 9:31 UTC
there's a bit the problem
everything i do on the workstations happens remotely
firewall is (normally) turned off by Group Policy when they are in the office
Jan 8, 2009 at 10:19 UTC
If I understand correctly,
from the Vista machine, you CAN see the whole network.
This means: the ports and cables and drivers are good.
"When they are in the office". So, it is possible, that the GPO did not refresh, because the user was logged in 'at home' maybe and maybe locked their computer. Upon arriving to the office, not logging in but rather unlocking the system.
Check on the machine, and ensure that the Firewall is off...
If not... Not sure. Would need more information.
Do you have an Anti-Virus with a Built in firewall installed, such as Norton, McAffee or anything like that?
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3. Supported Languages: English, French, Spanish, Thai,Vietnamese, Czech, German, Greek, Italian, Turkish, Russian, Chinese
4. Support gasoline vehicles(car) and Diesel vehicles( trucks, bus)
Car Coverage: Mitsubishi MUT-3 Cars year before 2013,truck year before 2012
This version can do diagnose and also ecu programming.It can be update by internet.
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1. MUT-3 Gasoline vehicle(car) software version: 2010-12
2. FUSO Diesel vehicle( truck, bus) software version: 2011-02
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A personal computer (PC) is connected to the MUTIII unit and used as a system's control terminal, and communicates with a vehicle ECU through the VCI. In addition to being able to handle all diagnosis functions covered by the conventional MUT-II tester, the MUT-III system can display data as easy-to-understand diagrams and graphs on a large screen of the PC. Unlike the MUT-II, the MUT-III can retain data on all vehicles, from old to new models, classified according to destination in the PC's hard disk. This eliminates the awkward but essential job with the MUT-II, of switching the data list (communications protocol data and diagnosis item list database) by replacing the ROM pack with another according to the vehicle model and year model.
New functions that make use of the advantages of the PC are also being developed. For example, the workshop manual viewer is a useful function for mechanics as they no longer have to carry around a thick manual and search for relevant pages while working on a vehicle. The workshop manual viewer is currently available for certain vehicle models, and allows users to retrieve the pages containing the failure code for a particular problem at the push of a button.
1.Language including: English, Chinese, French, Spainsh, Thai,Vietnamese, Czech, German, Greek, Italian, Turkish and Russian.
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(1)Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.) (MB991824)
A communication interface used to connect the vehicle ECUs and the PC.
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2) When used with the V.C.I.unit (disconnected from PC)
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-ECU reprogramming
-Volt,Ohm measurement
-Belt Tension measurement
(3) M.U.T.-III Main Harness A (MB991910)
Used when connecting the V.C.I. with vehicles that have only one 16-pin diagnosis connector.
-Supports fault diagnosis and ECU updating on the above-described vehicles
-Supports the CAN communication system
(4) M.U.T.-III Main Harness B (MB991911)
Used when connecting V.C.I. with vehicles that have a16-pin + 12-pin or 16-pin + 13-pin diagnosis connector.
For models equipped with only 12-pin (or 12-pin + 12-pin)diagnosis connector, connect the M.U.T.-II adapter harness(MB991498) to the end of this harness in the same as M.U.T.-II, and power is supplied from the cigarette lighter socket.
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1 x USB cable
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1 x OBD cable for car
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1 x CD
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Star Wars fans have hailed the return of rebel leader Mon Mothma in the trailer for the Star Wars anthology film Rogue One.
Although the casting has not officially been announced, fans have widely speculated that the actress is Genevieve O'Reilly - who played the political leader in 2005´s Star Wars prequel, Episode III - Revenge Of The Sith.
Lord Of The Rings actor Elijah Wood wrote on Twitter:
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Mon Mothma originally appeared in 1983´s Return Of The Jedi, when she was played by Caroline Blakiston.
Genevieve was cast to play a younger version of the character in Revenge Of The Sith, but her speaking part was cut.
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Package: thc-ipv6 (3.0-1)
Links for thc-ipv6
Debian Resources:
Download Source Package thc-ipv6:
- Debian Security Tools Packaging Team (QA Page, Mail Archive)
- Maykel Moya (QA Page)
- Arturo Borrero Gonzalez (QA Page)
- Samuel Henrique (QA Page)
External Resources:
- Homepage [www.thc.org]
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The Hacker Choice's IPv6 Attack Toolkit
Attack toolkit for testing IPv6 and ICMPv6 protocol weaknesses.
Some of the tools included:
alive6: an effective alive scanning.
denial6: try a collection of denial-of-service tests against a target.
detect-new-ip6: detect new ip6 devices which join the network.
dnsdict6: parallelized dns ipv6 dictionary bruteforcer.
dos-new-ip6: detect new ip6 devices and tell them that their chosen IP collides on the network (DOS).
exploit6: test known ipv6 vulnerabilities against a target.
fake_mld6: announce yourself in a multicast group of your choice on the net.
fake_router6: announce yourself as a router on the network.
flood_advertise6: flood a target with random neighbor advertisements.
flood_router6: flood a target with random router advertisements.
implementation6: performs various implementation checks on ipv6.
parasite6: icmp neighbor solitication/advertisement spoofer.
redir6: redirect traffic to you intelligently (man-in-the-middle) with a clever icmp6 redirect spoofer.
rsmurf6: remote smurfer (known to work only against Linux at the moment).
thcping6: sends a hand crafted ping6 packet.
toobig6: mtu decreaser with the same intelligence as redir6.
Other Packages Related to thc-ipv6
- dep: libc6 (>= 2.14) [amd64]
- GNU C Library: Shared libraries
also a virtual package provided by libc6-udeb
- dep: libc6 (>= 2.16) [x32]
- dep: libc6 (>= 2.17) [arm64, ppc64el]
- dep: libc6 (>= 2.24) [sh4]
- dep: libc6 (>= 2.7) [not alpha, amd64, arm64, ppc64el, sh4, x32]
- dep: libc6.1 (>= 2.7) [alpha]
- GNU C Library: Shared libraries
also a virtual package provided by libc6.1-udeb
- dep: libpcap0.8 (>= 0.9.8)
- system interface for user-level packet capture
- dep: libssl1.1 (>= 1.1.0)
- Secure Sockets Layer toolkit - shared libraries
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Grilled Flatbread
READY IN: 35mins
Recipe by rsarahl
An exciting addition to a grilled meal... you can do it all on the grill! Depending on the humidity, you may need to add or subtract a tablespoon of water or flour to achieve a dough that is smooth and only slightly sticky before rising.
Top Review by Chastity R.
This dough is delicious and super easy to make. I will be keeping this recipe, and passing it on. I doubled the recipe and added 2 tsp of honey and made flatbread pizzas... Delicious!
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 1⁄2 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1⁄3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
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- Heat grill until hot.
- Place 1/2 cup warm water in a medium size bowl and sprinkle the yeast on top; stir to dissolve, then set aside for 5 minutes until the yeast is foamy.
- Add olive oil, flour and salt and mix to combine.
- Turn the dough onto a well floured surface, knead 2 minutes or until elastic.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let it stand in a warm place for 30 minutes.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, divide into 4 equal pieces and roll out each piece to 1/8 inch thick round.
- Lightly brush one side of each round with olive oil and place the rounds oiled side down on the hot grill.
- Grill the flatbread for 2 minutes, brush the side that's facing up with olive oil and flip the rounds.
- Grill for 2 more minutes, remove from the grill and sprinkle the hot bread with salt before serving.


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It's not very often you hear a celebrity speaking on anything other than 'gun control' or free stuff for 'poor' people when they try to talk politics. Unless of course you count all the times they contradict themselves. For example, Beyonce starring in a video for 'gun control' then turning around and designing a whole Super Bowl performance promoting violence.
Violence against our Police Officers, and violence against the white man. Remember her song, 'Formation'? Exactly what is she trying to form here?
The truth is, in Obama's America. Criminals have become victims, and Police Officers have become the criminals. The same criminals, that terrorize communities, business owners, and families, are now being seen by liberal buffoons as the FREAKING victim!
Somehow, over just two terms of Obama, breaking the law has become a 'safe place' for criminals, because…they weren't given the upbringing or benefits of other upstanding citizens, so it's not their fault… What B.S.!!
Look, everyone has a sense of right from wrong, if they didn't, they wouldn't run after getting caught. So how has America transitioned from being known as the 'Land of the Brave' into being known as a nation full of cry babies, and cowards who kill their own?
Part of the problem is there is just too much stupid, not enough smart being passed around. So here's a guy who comes with a striking chance of breaking that bad habit. If what he says gets around, maybe…just maybe, a little communication will be proven to go a long way.
I thought it would be a little interesting to show you some of the comments that were left for this video. You may or may not be shocked at some of the response it has been getting since it hit the internet.
WARNING: Some comments may be very disturbing for some.
Sam Spade 1 hour ago
This advise is dangerous Mr Anderson, there is no reason for people to train themselves to interact with a Police Officer the officer should be trained to react with respect with the people they are sworn to protect and serve "they work for us" (if the officer think otherwise he/she should not be in that line of work)
jnixongo00 1 hour ago
THIS IS THE STUPIDEST SHIT EVER… NO WHITE PPL ARE MAKING VIDEOS LIKE THIS BKUZ FRANKLY COPS SPECIFICALLY WHITE COPS AREN'T APPROACHING WHITE CIVILIANS LIKE ADRENALIN FILLED MAD MEN. I FEEL WHAT THIS GUY IS SAYIN BUT NO! this is not a permanent solution how about stop using stereotypes and i wont assume your ready and willing to kill me. LETS STOP MAKING EXCUSES POLICE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE TRAINED PROFESSIONALS. YOUR ARMED YOU KNO U CANT BE HOPPED UP ON ADRENALIN. THEY ARE TAUGHT HOW TO CONTROL IT AS ANY PERSON TRAINING WITH A FIRE ARM. SMH WE DONT MAKE EXCUSES FOR ANY OTHER PAID PROFESSIONALS. WHY POLICE? i wish ppl stop burying their heads this is an armed gentrification. period
Of course there were also a few supporting comments, but these two were the top rated ones. Isn't this awful?
Look, this is what I know. My Brothers are Police Officers. They come from immigrant parents who taught them to be upstanding men with integrity, and to be unafraid of hard work. They kiss and hug their wives and children, every day as if it were the last time they will ever see them. That is THEIR protocol, because it's their reality. Any day could be the day that their families get word my Brothers will never be returning home.
Now, here is my question for the two numskulls who commented with such garbage.
Why wouldn't we want to offer the men and women who protect and serve us this small courtesy, to ensure them we do not have evil intentions when they pull us over? Are they robots? No. Are they the freaking X-Men? NO! They are human beings just like everyone else. With ONE EXCEPTION… They sacrifice WAY more for us than we do for them.
Yes, they are trained professionals…
BUT, that does not make them bullet proof. Asking Police Officers not to be concerned about that brutal truth, is unrealistic and just plain stupid.
Don't be stupid.


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Google didn't give me a million complaints, but there are some recent ones. My suspicion is that it blocks flash and might be possible to allow flash for a domain, e.g. audioasylum.com. Other folks had possible issue with addons, adblockers and whatnot.
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U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement Tuesday regarding the lawsuit filed against Arizona by the federal government:
"Suing the people of Arizona for attempting to do a job the federal government has utterly failed to execute will not help secure our borders. If the President wants to make real progress on this issue, he can do so by taking amnesty off the table and focus his efforts on border and interior security.
"It is long past time for this administration to prioritize solving a crisis over imposing an agenda and the first step is to recognize that attorneys and amnesty are not acceptable alternatives to border security and job creation."
Source: http://mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=aff2472e-0a72-4bcf-88bd-678ccd018872&ContentType_id=c19bc7a5-2bb9-4a73-b2ab-3c1b5191a72b&Group_id=0fd6ddca-6a05-4b26-8710-a0b7b59a8f1f


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From G-SHOCK comes new G-STEEL model designs, with "layer guard structure" for outstanding shock resistance. New "tough leather" combines resin with synthetic leather for a band that is water resistant, and has better wear resistance and tensile strength than leather materials of the past. Distinctive stitching adds an authentic leather look. The multi dimensional face features large hour markers and hands that have an ivory texture. A combination of antique and modern, the subdued design of this watch recalls a vintage motorcycle or rider jacket. The GST-S130 is available as the GST-S130L and GST-S130BD with a cool black IP finish, this watch go great with a wide range of casual fashions. In addition to Tough Solar and a hand shift feature, these models feature Neon Illuminator for the face and a white backlight for the digital display providing easy reading even in the dark.
• Layer Guard Structure
• Tough Solar
• Hand shift feature
• Double LED light - Neon Illuminator (black light) for the face/ white backlight for the digital display
•Shock resistant (G-SHOCK)
• Double LED light
•LED light for the face (Full auto LED light, Neon illuminator,
selectable illumination duration, afterglow)
• Solar powered
• World time
31 time zones (48 cities + coordinated universal time),
daylight saving on/off)
• 1/100-second stopwatch
Measuring capacity: 59'59.99''
Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times
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Measuring unit: 1 second
Countdown range: 100 minutes
Countdown start time setting range: 1 second to 100 minutes (1-second
increments, 1-minute increments)
• 5 daily alarms
• Hourly time signal
• Hand shift feature (Hands move out of the way to provide an unobstructed view
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19 months on rechargeable battery (operation period when stored in total
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• Size of case / total weight
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With the end of the summer upon us, cue up the blockbuster new games. Borderlands 2 is the first out of the hatch and boy is it dripping in hype. Read any gaming site — ours included — and you'll see a plethora of new videos, characters, and pictures showing the glory that is Pandora. Usually, I'd emphasize caution when witnessing so much hype; but, in the case of Borderlands 2, I encourage you to soak it up.
Borderlands 2 follows up the first game of the same name with more four-player cooperative action. In case you've been living under a rock or frozen in carbonite, the Borderlands series features first-person shooter gameplay mixed in with an endless selection of weaponry. For every battle you win, a pile of weapons, money, and ammo drops from your enemy's corpse to be plundered. It's like Christmas after every battle.
The story focuses on a world overrun with crazed psychopaths, wild alien beasts, killer robots, and other baddies. The main villain is a creeper named Handsome Jack, who has enslaved his own daughter to control the world of Pandora and to oppress the citizens of Sanctuary. Or at least, that's as much as I could understand of the story. For me, the core of Borderlands is the exquisitely designed combat, the inherent collectibility of the game, and challenge of taking down ever-increasingly difficult bosses. I couldn't care less about Handsome Jack's motives, I just wanted to rearrange his face as fast as possible.
The majority of my time playing Borderlands 2 was spent traversing a set path from one diamond to the next as new enemies threatened my life. I spent a lot of time on the main story and only ventured off on side quests accidentally or when I was in desperate need of leveling. Each mission has a level of difficulty assigned to it and just playing through the story straight often left me two to four levels under-experienced. While two levels below is manageable, anything more will result in endless deaths and too much time spent on each enemy.
I typically don't like to spend time on tangents and found that progressing through Borderlands 2 is nie impossible without completing some of the side quests. I don't consider the developers' choice to punish those of us that don't like side quests a flaw in the gameplay. I understand completely that Borderlands 2 is intentionally made for players to explore side quests. Plus, this design choice fosters better co-operative play when possible. Even if a team of two or three players is under-leveled, they can work together and slay a higher level enemy without wasting their time.
Interesting design choices, like this, make Borderlands 2 a game that can be enjoyed in various ways. Players can slog slowly alone through the main storyline; they can work together like a pack of wolves through the challenging gameplay; or, they meticulously play each and every side mission through and through for a complete 80 billion hour experience. It really doesn't matter how you choose to play because the developers of Borderlands 2 have crafted a game that works in more than one way.
In addition to these broader design choices, the developers have crafted a near-perfect combat system. Not once did I feel hindered by the controls of the game, cheated by my enemies, or bored by the weaponry. Borderlands 2 is a wonderfully crafted game that shows gamers what the best of the shooter genre should aspire to be like.
My only qualm with gameplay, and it's a minor one, is that some missions don't trigger when they're supposed to. In at least two instances during the story, I made it to a certain checkpoint and the game blocked me from the next scene. These instances were frustrating because the map would tell me I was at the next target but nothing would happen. Hopefully, this issue will be addressed soon in future patches.
Besides this complaint, the rest of the game plays wonderfully. Other exemplary parts of Borderlands 2 include an amazingly large and varied game world, spectacularly rendered graphics, a hilarious story (despite the unnecessarily complex plot), and well thought out enemies that do more than just attack you. I could spend pages on any of these specific topics, but the simple fact of the matter is that the developers of Borderlands 2 brought to life some of the best game design of this generation. I couldn't be more pleased with my time spent with the game.
All hype aside, Borderlands 2 is a legitimate contender for game of the year. Minor quibbles are just that, minor. When Borderlands 2 is compared to the best that this year (and generation) has to offer, it will easily be one of the all-stars. With the great work in the original Borderlands it was hard to see what the developers could do better, yet Borderlands 2 proves that there is always room to improve on excellence.
CraveOnline received one copy of Borderlands 2 for Xbox 360. Before starting our review, we played through 25 hours of the single player game.


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Ghost Hunters is an American paranormal reality television series that premiered on October 6, 2004, on Syfy (previously the Sci Fi Channel). The program features paranormal investigators Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson, who investigate places that are reported to be haunted. The two originally worked as plumbers for Roto-Rooter as a day job while investigating locations at night. Since the show's success, the series now takes precedence in their lives, but they are still honorary employees with the company and continue to do jobs for them if time permits.
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