Dr. Pilar Beatriz Garcia-Allende Profile

Dr. Pilar Beatriz Garcia-Allende

Concept Developer at Siemens Healthineers AG

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SPIE Journal Paper | 17 December 2024 Open Access

Open Access

Digital breast tomosynthesis system concept addressing the needs in breast cancer screening and diagnosis

Marcus Radicke, Marcel Beister, Stephan Dwars, Joerg Freudenberger, Pilar B. Garcia-Allende, Bernhard Geiger, Katrin Hall, WenMan He, Axel Hebecker, Carina Heimann, Daan Hellingman, Magdalena Herbst, Mathias Hoernig, Thomas Klinnert, Ferdinand Lueck, Ralf Nanke, Ludwig Ritschl, Stefan Schaffert, Sabine Schneider, Daniel Stein, Julia Wicklein, Steffen Kappler

JMI, Vol. 12, Issue S1, S13010, (December 2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JMI.12.S1.S13010

KEYWORDS: Digital breast tomosynthesis, Breast, X-rays, Imaging systems, Breast cancer, Sensors, Tissues, Tomosynthesis, Reconstruction algorithms, X-ray technology

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Proceedings Article | 28 July 2017 Paper

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Fluorescently labeled bevacizumab in human breast cancer: defining the classification threshold

Maximilian Koch, Johannes de Jong, Jürgen Glatz, Panagiotis Symvoulidis, Laetitia Lamberts, Arthur L. L. Adams, Mariëtte E. G. Kranendonk, Anton G. T. Terwisscha van Scheltinga, Michaela Aichler, Liesbeth Jansen, Jakob de Vries, Marjolijn Lub-de Hooge, Carolien Schröder, Annelies Jorritsma-Smit, Matthijs Linssen, Esther de Boer, Bert van der Vegt, Wouter Nagengast, Sjoerd Elias, Sabrina Oliveira, Arjen Witkamp, Willem P. Th. M. Mali, Elsken Van der Wall, P. Beatriz Garcia-Allende, Paul van Diest, Elisabeth G. E. de Vries, Axel Walch, Gooitzen van Dam, Vasilis Ntziachristos

Proceedings Volume 10411, 104110F (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2286062

KEYWORDS: Breast cancer, Imaging systems, Medical imaging, Luminescence

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Proceedings Article | 28 July 2017 Paper

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Multiparameter solid phantom for fluorescence imaging standardization

Maria Anastasopoulou, Dimitris Gorpas, Maximilian Koch, Pilar Beatriz Garcia-Allende, Uwe Klemm, Angelos Karlas, Vasilis Ntziachristos

Proceedings Volume 10411, 104110J (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2286059

KEYWORDS: Luminescence, Solids, Polyurethane

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SPIE Journal Paper | 15 June 2016 Open Access

Open Access

Comprehensive phantom for interventional fluorescence molecular imaging

Maria Anastasopoulou, Maximilian Koch, Dimitris Gorpas, Angelos Karlas, Uwe Klemm, Pilar Beatriz Garcia-Allende, Vasilis Ntziachristos

JBO, Vol. 21, Issue 09, 091309, (June 2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JBO.21.9.091309

KEYWORDS: Luminescence, Cameras, Imaging systems, Optical properties, Molecular imaging, Polyurethane, Tissues, Scattering, Visualization, Tissue optics

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SPIE Journal Paper | 2 April 2014 Open Access

Open Access

Robust overlay schemes for the fusion of fluorescence and color channels in biological imaging

Jürgen Glatz, Panagiotis Symvoulidis, P. Beatriz Garcia-Allende, Vasilis Ntziachristos

JBO, Vol. 19, Issue 04, 040501, (April 2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JBO.19.4.040501

KEYWORDS: Luminescence, RGB color model, Principal component analysis, Tissues, Imaging systems, Composites, Tumors, Visualization, Transparency, Image segmentation

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SPIE Journal Paper | 29 May 2013 Open Access

Open Access

Concurrent video-rate color and near-infrared fluorescence laparoscopy

Juergen Glatz, Julia Varga, Pilar Garcia-Allende, Maximilian Koch, Florian Greten, Vasilis Ntziachristos

JBO, Vol. 18, Issue 10, 101302, (May 2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JBO.18.10.101302

KEYWORDS: Luminescence, Laparoscopy, Near infrared, Signal to noise ratio, Endoscopy, Tumors, Imaging systems, Cancer, Visualization, Tissues

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Proceedings Article | 22 March 2013 Paper

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Wide-field flexible endoscope for simultaneous color and NIR fluorescence image acquisition during surveillance colonoscopy

P. Beatriz García-Allende, Wouter Nagengast, Jürgen Glatz, Vasilis Ntziachristos

Proceedings Volume 8572, 85720Q (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2002320

KEYWORDS: Luminescence, Imaging systems, Endoscopes, Endoscopy, Cameras, Near infrared, Zoom lenses, Surveillance, Tumors, Visualization

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Proceedings Article | 21 February 2013 Paper

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Linear classifier and textural analysis of optical scattering images for tumor classification during breast cancer extraction

Alma Eguizabal, Ashley Laughney, Pilar Beatriz Garcia Allende, Venkataramanan Krishnaswamy, Wendy Wells, Keith Paulsen, Brian Pogue, José López-Higuera, Olga Conde

Proceedings Volume 8592, 85920E (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2003814

KEYWORDS: Tissues, Scattering, Tissue optics, Diagnostics, Breast cancer, Light scattering, Statistical analysis, Tumors, Surgery, Mie scattering

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Proceedings Article | 6 February 2012 Paper

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Multifunctional gold nanorods for image-guided surgery and photothermal therapy

Clement Barriere, Ji Qi, P. Beatriz Garcia-Allende, Richard Newton, Daniel Elson

Proceedings Volume 8234, 82340Z (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.908253

KEYWORDS: Tissues, Luminescence, Gold, Nanoparticles, Cameras, Laparoscopy, Tissue optics, Image-guided intervention, Heart, Nanorods

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Proceedings Article | 2 February 2012 Paper

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Enhanced tumor contrast during breast lumpectomy provided by independent component analysis of localized reflectance measures

Alma Eguizabal, Ashley Laughney, Pilar Beatriz Garcia Allende, Venkataramanan Krishnaswamy, Wendy Wells, Keith Paulsen, Brian Pogue, Jose Lopez-Higuera, Olga Conde

Proceedings Volume 8230, 823010 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.909348

KEYWORDS: Independent component analysis, Tissues, Scattering, Reflectivity, Breast, Principal component analysis, Tumors, Model-based design, Statistical analysis, Diagnostics

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Proceedings Article | 2 February 2012 Paper

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Blind breast tissue diagnosis using independent component analysis of localized backscattering response

Alma Eguizabal, Ashley Laughney, Pilar Beatriz García Allende, Venkataramanan Krishnaswamy, Wendy Wells, Keith Paulsen, Brian Pogue, Jose Lopez-Higuera, Olga Conde

Proceedings Volume 8230, 823014 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.909326

KEYWORDS: Independent component analysis, Scattering, Tissues, Breast, Mie scattering, Tissue optics, Reflectivity, Diagnostics, Surgery, Pathology

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Proceedings Article | 30 January 2012 Paper

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Morphological image analysis for classification of gastrointestinal tissues using optical coherence tomography

P. Beatriz Garcia-Allende, Iakovos Amygdalos, Hiruni Dhanapala, Robert Goldin, George Hanna, Daniel Elson

Proceedings Volume 8213, 821328 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.907835

KEYWORDS: Image segmentation, Tissues, Optical coherence tomography, Principal component analysis, Image classification, Feature extraction, Stomach, Statistical analysis, Tumors, Image enhancement

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Proceedings Article | 15 June 2011 Paper

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Method to determine optimal illumination wavelengths for gold nanoparticle detection in tissue using reflectance spectroscopy

P. Beatriz García-Allende, Clement Barriere, Vincent Sauvage, Ji Qi, Daniel Elson

Proceedings Volume 8087, 80872L (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.889723

KEYWORDS: Nanoparticles, Gold, Tissues, Natural surfaces, Tissue optics, Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, Principal component analysis, Refractive index, Multispectral imaging, Nanorods

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 November 2010 Open Access

Open Access

Automated classification of breast pathology using local measures of broadband reflectance

Ashley Laughney, Venkataramanan Krishnaswamy, Pilar Beatriz García-Allende, Olga Conde, Wendy Wells, Keith Paulsen, Brian Pogue

JBO, Vol. 15, Issue 06, 066019, (November 2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.3516594

KEYWORDS: Tissues, Pathology, Scattering, Breast, Tissue optics, Reflectivity, Surgery, Diagnostics, Light scattering, Error analysis

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Proceedings Article | 9 September 2010 Paper

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Spectral marks for qualitative discriminant analysis

Olga Conde, Lucía Uriarte, Pilar García-Allende, Ana Cubillas, F. Anabitarte, Jose Lopez-Higuera

Proceedings Volume 7653, 76531J (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.865842

KEYWORDS: Liquids, Optical fibers, Absorbance, Absorption, Ultraviolet radiation, Visible radiation, Statistical analysis, Calibration, Absorption spectroscopy, Spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 17 May 2010 Paper

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Automated ensemble segmentation of epithelial proliferation, necrosis, and fibrosis using scatter tumor imaging

P. Beatriz Garcia-Allende, Olga Conde, Venkataramanan Krishnaswamy, P. Jack Hoopes, Brian Pogue, Jesus Mirapeix, Jose Lopez-Higuera

Proceedings Volume 7715, 77151B (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.854559

KEYWORDS: Tumors, Tissues, Scattering, Image segmentation, Imaging systems, Artificial neural networks, Absorption, Tissue optics, Algorithm development, Reflectivity

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Proceedings Article | 14 May 2010 Paper

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Hyperspectral imaging for diagnosis and quality control in agri-food and industrial sectors

P. Beatriz García-Allende, Olga Conde, Jesus Mirapeix, Adolfo Cobo, Jose Lopez-Higuera

Proceedings Volume 7726, 77260E (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.854506

KEYWORDS: Hyperspectral imaging, Raw materials, Plasma, Imaging spectroscopy, Imaging systems, Cameras, Spectrometers, Principal component analysis, Optical spectroscopy, Hyperspectral systems

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Proceedings Article | 14 May 2010 Paper

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Welding diagnostics based on feature selection and optimization algorithms

J. Mirapeix, A. Cobo, P. García-Allende, O. Conde, J. Lopez-Higuera

Proceedings Volume 7726, 77260F (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.854697

KEYWORDS: Particle swarm optimization, Plasma, Optimization (mathematics), Particles, Argon, Feature selection, Tellurium, Plasma spectroscopy, Diagnostics, Feature extraction

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Proceedings Article | 14 May 2010 Paper

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Use of the plasma RMS signal for on-line welding quality monitoring

J. Mirapeix, A. Cobo, P. Garcia-Allende, O. Conde, J. Lopez-Higuera

Proceedings Volume 7726, 772625 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.854684

KEYWORDS: Plasma, Spectroscopy, Titanium, Signal processing, Tellurium, Charge-coupled devices, Plasma spectroscopy, Optical spectroscopy, Laser welding, CCD image sensors

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Proceedings Article | 5 October 2009 Paper

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Welding diagnostics by means of line-to-continuum method and SFFS spectral band selection

J. Mirapeix, P. García-Allende, A. Cobo, O. Conde, M. Lomer, J. López-Higuera

Proceedings Volume 7503, 75034T (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.834914

KEYWORDS: Plasma, Chromium, Diagnostics, Argon, Plasma spectroscopy, Tellurium, Spectroscopy, Optical spectroscopy, Plasma generation, Spatial resolution

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Proceedings Article | 8 July 2009 Paper

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Automated interpretation of scatter signatures aimed at tissue morphology identification

P. B. Garcia-Allende, V. Krishnaswamy, K. Samkoe, P. J. Hoopes, B. Pogue, O. Conde, J. López-Higuera

Proceedings Volume 7368, 73681C (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.831561

KEYWORDS: Tumors, Tissues, Scattering, Reflectivity, Imaging systems, Neurons, Image segmentation, Artificial neural networks, Surgery, Scatter measurement

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 May 2009 Open Access

Open Access

Automated identification of tumor microscopic morphology based on macroscopically measured scatter signatures

Pilar Beatriz Garcia-Allende, Venkat Krishnaswamy, P. Jack Hoopes, Kimberley Samkoe, Olga Conde, Brian Pogue

JBO, Vol. 14, Issue 03, 034034, (May 2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.3155512

KEYWORDS: Tumors, Tissues, Scattering, Image segmentation, Error analysis, Scatter measurement, Reflectivity, Imaging systems, Absorption, Surgery

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Proceedings Article | 24 February 2009 Paper

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Automated segmentation based upon remitted scatter spectra from pathologically distinct tumor regions

Pilar Beatriz Garcia-Allende, Venkataramanan Krishnaswamy, Kimberley Samkoe, P. Jack Hoopes, Brian Pogue, Olga Conde, Jose Lopez-Higuera

Proceedings Volume 7187, 718717 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.808322

KEYWORDS: Tissues, Tumors, Scattering, Image segmentation, Statistical analysis, Imaging systems, Absorption, Error analysis, Visualization, Pathology

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Proceedings Article | 26 April 2008 Paper

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Comparative analysis of quality parameters of Italian extra virgin olive oils according to their region of origin

Anna Grazia Mignani, Pilar Beatriz García-Allende, Leonardo Ciaccheri, Olga Conde, Antonio Cimato, Cristina Attilio, Debora Tura

Proceedings Volume 7003, 700326 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.785342

KEYWORDS: Data processing, Absorption spectroscopy, Principal component analysis, Spectral data processing, Chemometrics, Absorption, Sensors, Absorbance, Ultraviolet radiation, Spectrophotometry

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Proceedings Article | 11 April 2008 Paper

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Infrared imaging spectroscopic system based on a PGP spectrograph and a monochrome infrared camera

Pilar Beatriz Garcia-Allende, Francisco Anabitarte, Olga Conde, Francisco Madruga, Mauro Lomer, Jose Lopez-Higuera

Proceedings Volume 6941, 694118 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.770290

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Calibration, Imaging spectroscopy, Spectrographs, Cameras, Spectroscopy, Hyperspectral imaging, Reflectivity, Near infrared, Light sources

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Proceedings Article | 11 April 2008 Paper

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Support vector machines in hyperspectral imaging spectroscopy with application to material identification

P. Beatriz Garcia-Allende, Francisco Anabitarte, Olga Conde, Jesus Mirapeix, Francisco Madruga, Jose Lopez-Higuera

Proceedings Volume 6966, 69661V (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.770306

KEYWORDS: Hyperspectral imaging, Near infrared, Principal component analysis, Imaging spectroscopy, Image classification, Spectrographs, Imaging systems, Sensors, Calibration, Spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 11 April 2008 Paper

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Hyperspectral data processing algorithm combining principal component analysis and K nearest neighbours

P. Beatriz Garcia-Allende, Olga Conde, Marta Amado, Antonio Quintela, Jose Lopez-Higuera

Proceedings Volume 6966, 69660H (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.770298

KEYWORDS: Principal component analysis, Hyperspectral imaging, Sensors, Raw materials, Imaging spectroscopy, Hyperspectral systems, Image classification, Data processing, Image processing, Image sensors

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Proceedings Article | 17 March 2008 Paper

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Industrial defect discrimination applying infrared imaging spectroscopy and artificial neural networks

Pilar Beatriz Garcia-Allende, Olga Conde, Francisco Madruga, Ana Cubillas, Jose Lopez-Higuera

Proceedings Volume 6939, 69390H (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.770279

KEYWORDS: Hyperspectral imaging, Near infrared, Raw materials, Principal component analysis, Imaging spectroscopy, Cameras, Spectrographs, Artificial neural networks, Data compression, Calibration

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Proceedings Article | 17 March 2008 Paper

Paper

Arc welding quality monitoring by means of near infrared imaging spectroscopy

P. B. Garcia-Allende, J. Mirapeix, A. Cobo, O. Conde, J. Lopez-Higuera

Proceedings Volume 6939, 69390Q (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.770246

KEYWORDS: Plasma, Imaging spectroscopy, Spectroscopy, Plasma spectroscopy, Imaging systems, Optical spectroscopy, Near infrared, Laser welding, CCD cameras, Spectrographs

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Proceedings Article | 2 July 2007 Paper

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Data processing method applying principal component analysis and spectral angle mapper for imaging spectroscopic sensors

P. B. García-Allende, O. Conde, J. Mirapeix, A. M. Cubillas, J. López-Higuera

Proceedings Volume 6619, 66193Q (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.738768

KEYWORDS: Principal component analysis, Hyperspectral imaging, Raw materials, Data processing, Imaging spectroscopy, Data compression, Sensors, Spectroscopes, Optical sensors, Image sensors

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Proceedings Article | 2 July 2007 Paper

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Pulse shapes effects on backscattering Brillouin gain for distributed fiber sensing

C. Galíndez, J. Lázaro, P. B. García-Allende, F. Madruga, J. López-Higuera

Proceedings Volume 6619, 66193A (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.738669

KEYWORDS: Light scattering, Spatial resolution, Backscatter, Scattering, Optical fibers, Sensors, Teeth, Phonons, Modulation

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Proceedings Article | 2 July 2007 Paper

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Arc-welding quality assurance by means of embedded fiber sensor and spectral processing combining feature selection and neural networks

J. Mirapeix, P. B. García-Allende, A. Cobo, O. Conde, J. López-Higuera

Proceedings Volume 6619, 66193P (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.738765

KEYWORDS: Plasma, Fiber optics sensors, Feature selection, Principal component analysis, Neurons, Sensors, Neural networks, Spectroscopy, Optical fibers, Artificial neural networks

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Proceedings Article | 11 May 2007 Paper

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Evaluation of PCA dimensionality reduction techniques in imaging spectroscopy for foreign object detection

Olga Conde, Marta Amado, Pilar García-Allende, Adolfo Cobo, José Miguel López-Higuera

Proceedings Volume 6565, 65650M (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.719221

KEYWORDS: Principal component analysis, Detection and tracking algorithms, Hyperspectral imaging, Feature extraction, Imaging spectroscopy, Hyperspectral systems, Surface plasmons, Artificial neural networks, Raw materials, Light sources

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Proceedings Article | 9 April 2007 Paper

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Arc-welding defect detection by means of principal component analysis and artificial neural networks

P. García-Allende, J. Mirapeix, A. Cobo, O. Conde, J López-Higuera

Proceedings Volume 6541, 654113 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.718392

KEYWORDS: Principal component analysis, Plasma, Defect detection, Artificial neural networks, Spectroscopy, Plasma spectroscopy, Sensors, Plasma generation, Control systems, Charge-coupled devices

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Proceedings Article | 9 April 2007 Paper

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Arc-welding process control based on back face thermography: application to the manufacturing of nuclear steam generators

A. Cobo, J. Mirapeix, O. Conde, P. García-Allende, F. Madruga, J. López-Higuera

Proceedings Volume 6541, 65410F (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.718949

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Temperature metrology, Thermography, Infrared radiation, Visible radiation, CCD cameras, Infrared imaging, Image analysis, Morphological analysis, Image processing

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