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ItemSingle sensor that outputs narrowband multispectral images(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2010-01) Kong, Linghua ; Yi, Dingrong ; Sprigle, Stephen ; Wang, Fengtao ; Wang, Chao ; Liu, Fuhan ; Adibi, Ali ; Tummala, Rao R.We report the work of developing a hand-held (or miniaturized), low-cost, stand-alone, real-time-operation, narrow bandwidth multispectral imaging device for the detection of early stage pressure ulcers.
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ItemDetecting Early Stage Pressure Ulcer on Dark Skin Using Multispectral Imager(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2010) Yi, Dingrong ; Kong, Linghua ; Sprigle, Stephen ; Wang, Fengtao ; Wang, Chao ; Liu, Fuhan ; Adibi, Ali ; Tummala, Rao R.
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ItemDetecting Early Stage Pressure Ulcer on Dark Skin Using Multi Spectral Imager(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009) Kong, Linghua ; Sprigle, Stephen ; Yi, Dingrong ; Wang, Chao ; Wang, Fengtao ; Liu, Fuhan ; Wang, Jiwu ; Zhao, FutingThis paper introduces a novel idea, innovative technology in building multi spectral imaging based device. The benefit from them is people can have low cost, handheld and standing alone device which makes acquire multi spectral images real time with just a snapshot. The paper for the first time publishes some images got from such prototyped miniaturized multi spectral imager.
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ItemCharacterization of Power Wheelchair Use in the Home and Community(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008) Sonenblum, Sharon Eve ; Sprigle, Stephen ; Harris, Frances ; Maurer, Christine L.Objective: To characterize the use of power wheelchairs and to determine if multiple measures of mobility and occupancy jointly provide a more comprehensive picture of wheelchair usage and daily activity in full-time power wheelchair users than daily distance alone. Design: Prospective observational study. Setting: Subjects’ everyday mobility was measured in their homes and communities for two weeks and prompted recall interviews were conducted by phone. Participants: A convenience sample of 25 non-ambulatory, full-time power wheelchair users. Interventions: Not applicable. Main Outcome Measures: Wheelchair usage was logged electronically and GPS / interview data were used to isolate chair use to home, indoors but not at home and outdoor environments. Distance wheeled, time spent wheeling, number of bouts, time spent in the wheelchair and the percent of time in the wheelchair spent wheeling were measured to describe wheelchair use. Results: The median wheelchair user spent 10.6 hours (5.0-16.6) in his/her wheelchair daily and wheeled 1.085 km (0.238-10.585) over 58 minutes (16-173) and 110 bouts (36-282). Wheelchair use varied across subjects, within subjects from day-to-day, and between environments. Mobility bouts outdoors were longer and faster than those wheeled indoors. In a regression analysis, distance wheeled explained only 33% of the variation in the number of bouts and 75% in the time spent wheeling. Conclusions: Power wheelchair use varies widely both within and between individuals. Measuring distance, time and number of bouts provides a clearer picture of mobility patterns than measuring distance alone, while occupancy helps to measure wheelchair function in daily activities.
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ItemHandheld Erythema and Bruise Detector(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008) Kong, Linghua ; Sprigle, Stephen ; Duckworth, Mark G. ; Yi, Dingrong ; Caspall, Jayme J. ; Wang, Jiwu ; Zhao, FutingVisual inspection of intact skin is commonly used when assessing persons for pressure ulcers and bruises. Melanin masks skin discoloration hindering visual inspection in people with darkly pigmented skin. The objective of the project is to develop a point of care technology capable of detecting erythema and bruises in persons with darkly pigmented skin. Two significant hardware components, a color filter array and illumination system have been developed and tested. The color filter array targets four defined wavelengths and has been designed to fit onto a CMOS sensor. The crafting process generates a multilayer film on a glass substrate using vacuum ion beam splitter and lithographic techniques. The illumination system is based upon LEDs and targets these same pre-defined wavelengths. Together, these components are being used to create a small, handheld multispectral imaging device. Compared to other multi spectral technologies (multi prisms, optical-acoustic crystal and others), the design provides simple, low cost instrumentation that has many potential multi spectral imaging applications which require a handheld detector.
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ItemEffect of model design, cushion construction, and interface pressure mats on interface pressure and immersion(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008) Pipkin, Leigh ; Sprigle, StephenMeasuring interface pressure (IP) is one way to characterize cushion performance in the clinic and laboratory. This study explored how the presence of four commercially available IP mats affected IP on and immersion of two buttocks models. We loaded seven cushions with each buttocks model and captured pressure data using FSA sensors (Vista Medical Ltd; Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada). Analysis was performed to compare pressure magnitude and immersion. Overall, both pressure magnitude and immersion changed after mat introduction. A significant interaction existed between cushion and mat condition and cushion and model for all variables. Introducing an IP mat to the model-cushion interface alters the loading on the cushion. The mats bridged the contours of the model, causing a change in IP at the locations studied. Although immersion was statistically different between mat conditions, the magnitude of the difference was less than 1 mm once we accounted for the thickness of the mats. The significance of the cushion-mat interaction indicates that the mat effect differed across cushion design. Clinical and research users of pressure mats should consider the effect of mat presence, the effect of model design, and mat and buttocks interactions with cushions for successful use.
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ItemMultispectral Image Analysis of Bruise Age(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2007) Sprigle, Stephen ; Yi, Dingrong ; Caspall, Jayme ; Linden, Maureen ; Kong, LinghuaThe detection and aging of bruises is important within clinical and forensic environments. Traditionally, visual and photographic assessment of bruise color is used to determine age, but this qualitative technique has been shown to be inaccurate and unreliable. Spectroscopy and multi-spectral imaging have demonstrated objectivity in identifying age-dependent features. However these devices are not well suited for clinical environments. The purpose of this study was to develop a technique to spectrally-age bruises that minimizes the filtering and hardware requirements while achieving acceptable accuracy. This approach will then be incorporated into a handheld, point-of-care technology that is clinically-viable and affordable. Sixteen bruises from elder residents of a long term care facility were imaged over time. A multi-spectral system collected images at 11 wavelengths ranging between 370-970 nm that corresponded to skin and blood chromophores. Normalized bruise reflectance (NBR)- defined as the ratio of optical reflectance coefficient of bruised skin over that of normal skin- was calculated for all bruises at all wavelengths. The smallest mean NBR, regardless of bruise age, was found at wavelength between 555 & 577nm suggesting that contrast in bruises are from the hemoglobin chromophores, and that they linger for a long duration. A contrast metric, based on the NBR at 460nm and 650nm, was found to be sensitive to age and requires further investigation. Overall, the study identified four key wavelengths that have promise to characterize bruise age. However, the high variability across bruises complicates the development of a handheld detection system until additional data is available.
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ItemA method for identifying human-generated forces during an extensor thrust(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2006) Hong, Seong-Wook ; Patrangenaru, Vlad ; Singhose, William ; Sprigle, StephenBackground. Involuntary extensor thrust experienced by wheelchair users with neurological disorders may cause injuries via impact with the wheelchair, lead to the occupant sliding out of the seat, and also damage the wheelchair. The concept of a dynamic seat, which allows movement of a seat with respect to the wheelchair frame, has been suggested as a potential solution to provide greater freedom and safety. Objective. Knowledge of the human-generated motion and forces during unconstrained extensor thrust events is of great importance in developing more comfortable and effective dynamic seats. The objective of this study was to develop a method to identify human-generated motions and forces during extensor thrust events. Methods. An experimental system was developed to determine the motions of the wheelchair user and the forces at the foot rest. An inverse dynamic approach was employed along with a three-link human body model and a system for measuring human body motion. Results. Two kinds of experiments were performed: the first experiment validated the proposed model, and the second experiment showed the effects of the extensor thrust speed, the footrest angle, and the seatback angle. The proposed method was tested by a sensitivity analysis, from which a performance index was deduced to help indicate the robust region of the force identification. Conclusions. A system to determine human-generated motions and forces during unconstrained extensor thrusts was developed. Through experiments and simulations, the developed system was proven effective and reliable.