The “one-isocenter-quarter-beam” technique as a radiotherapy of breast cancer patients

AimTo describe the “one-isocentre-quarter-beam” technique, used in the Department of Radiotherapy, Maria Skłodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Center, and in the Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch.Materials/MethodsSixty eight patients were treated using the “one-isocentre-quarter-beam” technique in our department. On the basis of this experience, we show the methods for treatment planning and irradiation and the methodology for marking the isocentre and fields. The workloads and times necessary for treatment planning and everyday irradiation were described along with the methodology for the collimation of the side of the lung and for the best alignment of tangential breast and supraclavicular fields. Other methods for irradiation were also compared and described.ResultsThis technique, with some modifications, is useful in several clinical situations, such as postoperative irradiation of patients after radical mastectomy or breast conserving therapy.The application of the described technique, together with the use of the IMRT technique, promises new possibilities.ConclusionsThe “one-isocentre-quarter-beam” technique permits the avoidance of hot spots. Planning is more time-consuming though an overall time benefit is seen during everyday irradiation. Reproducibility of positioning is simple and precise

Weld Joints Inspection Using Multisource Data and Image Fusion

The problem of inspecting weld joints is very complex, especially in critical parts of machines and vehicles. The welded joint is typically inspected visually, chemically or using radiography imaging. The flaw detection is a task for specialized personnel who analyze all the data on each stage of the inspection process separately. The inspection is prone to human error, and is labor intensive. In the stages of weld joint visual control geometrical measurements are performed, joint alignment, straightness, deformation, as well as the weld\u27s uniformity. Coloration my show the heat impact zone, and melted parts of the base material. Also during this stage the unwanted cracks, pores and other surface defects can be spotted. On the other side during the X-ray inspection other flaws can be discovered. Pores, cracks, lack of penetration and slag inclusions can be observed. The author’s goal was to develop a multisource data system of easier flaw detection, and possibly inspection process automation. The methods consisted of three image sources: X-ray, laser profilometer, and imaging camera. The proposed approach consists combining spatial information in the acquired data from all sources. A novel approach of data mixing is proposed to benefit from all the information. The signal form the profilometer enables geometrical information extraction. Deformation and alignment error assessment. The radiogram provides information about the hidden flaws. The color image gives information about texture and color of the surface as well as helps in combining multiple sources

Hybrid model of expert system for estimation of taxpayers

Proponowany model identyfikuje podatników na podstawie ich cech i właściwości, które wskazują na większą możliwość występowania problemów z przestrzeganiem prawa podatkowego. Eliminuje słabości występujące w znanych algorytmach zaliczających się do klasyfikatorów, jak również systemów wnioskujących oraz wspomagających typowanie stosowanych w administracji podatkowej. Jest to możliwe dzięki utworzeniu hybrydowego modelu, który dobrze odzwierciedla zachowania podatników. Model dzięki zastosowaniu nowoczesnych rozwiązań predysponuje do przyszłego utworzenia i uruchomienia w administracji bazującego na nim systemu ekspertowego.Proposed model identifies taxpayers on the basis of their features and properties that point to bigger possibility of taxation law observance problems. Model eliminates weaknesses of well known classification algorithms, as well as expert systems and taxpayers typing assists applications used wildly in tax offices. It is possible because of designing hybrid model that reflects well behavior of payers. Applying modern concepts in model predisposes it for future implementation of software solution that can be used in taxation administration

Weld Joints Inspection Using Multisource Data and Image Fusion

The problem of inspecting weld joints is very complex, especially in critical parts of machines and vehicles. The welded joint is typically inspected visually, chemically or using radiography imaging. The flaw detection is a task for specialized personnel who analyze all the data on each stage of the inspection process separately. The inspection is prone to human error, and is labor intensive. In the stages of weld joint visual control geometrical measurements are performed, joint alignment, straightness, deformation, as well as the weld's uniformity. Coloration my show the heat impact zone, and melted parts of the base material. Also during this stage the unwanted cracks, pores and other surface defects can be spotted. On the other side during the X-ray inspection other flaws can be discovered. Pores, cracks, lack of penetration and slag inclusions can be observed. The author’s goal was to develop a multisource data system of easier flaw detection, and possibly inspection process automation. The methods consisted of three image sources: X-ray, laser profilometer, and imaging camera. The proposed approach consists combining spatial information in the acquired data from all sources. A novel approach of data mixing is proposed to benefit from all the information. The signal form the profilometer enables geometrical information extraction. Deformation and alignment error assessment. The radiogram provides information about the hidden flaws. The color image gives information about texture and color of the surface as well as helps in combining multiple sources.</p