General Electric

About: General Electric is a company organization based out in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Turbine & Signal. The organization has 76365 authors who have published 110557 publications receiving 1885108 citations. The organization is also known as: General Electric Company & GE.

Invasive system employing a radiofrequency tracking system

Abstract: An invasive imaging system employs a self-contained RF transmitter attached to an invasive device which allows tracking of the invasive device within a subject without physical connections to a tracking/display system and without the use of ionizing rays. An imaging system obtains a medical diagnostic image of the subject. The self-contained RF transmitter is comprised of a power generator means, a power conversion means such as an oscillator which converts the generated power to a radiofrequency (RF) signal, and a broadcasting means such as a tuned transmit coil for radiating the RF signal. The radiated RF signal is received by receive coils of a tracing/display means which calculates the location of the RF transmitter. The tracking/display means displays the medical diagnostic image on a monitor and superimposes a symbol on the image at a position corresponding to the calculated location of the RF transmitter. Prior to operation, the power generator may be energized inductively, photo-voltaically, or by direct contact with an external power supply. The power generator means may also be a charged battery sealed inside the RF transmitter. The RF transmitter may be implanted to track the motion of internal tissues.

High-pressure Effects on Oxide Glasses: III, Densification in Nonrigid State

Abstract: Densification of silica glass was carried out at IS kb and 2000°C and of boron oxide glass at 20 kb and 900° C. The subsequent annealing of the densified glasses was examined at atmospheric pressure. The annealing behavior of glasses densified in the nonrigid condition is shown to be drastically different from that of the rigidly densified materials. The annealing kinetics are discussed in terms of two different processes of volume flow.

Optimal power dispatchߞA comprehensive survey

Abstract: This paper reviews the progress of optimal dispatch, also called economic dispatch, since its inception to the present in chronological sequence. The classic single area as well as multiarea cases are summarized, and the important theoretical work in optimal load flows suggested to date reviewed. Approaches to the optimal load flow taken by industry are also reported, as well as an itemization of problems that still remain to be solved.

Imaging of interventional devices during medical procedures

Abstract: A tracking system monitors the position of a device within a subject and superimposes a graphic symbol on a diagnostic image of the subject. Registration of the tracked location with the diagnostic image is maintained in the presence of subject motion by monitoring subject motion and adjusting the display to compensate for subject motion. Motion monitoring can be performed with ultrasonic, optical or mechanical methods. The display can be adjusted by modifying the displayed location of the device or it can be adjusted by translating, rotating or distorting the diagnostic image.