A formal framework for a calculus of real-time systems is presented. Specifications and program statements are combined into a single language called TAM (the Temporal Agent Model), that allows the user to express bot...
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This paper discusses possible roles for Intelligent Tutoring systems that could be adopted in a man-machine gaming-simulation environment to enhance the pedagogical effectiveness of such an environment as a learning t...
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(纸本)078031381X
This paper discusses possible roles for Intelligent Tutoring systems that could be adopted in a man-machine gaming-simulation environment to enhance the pedagogical effectiveness of such an environment as a learning tool. The discussion leads to a proposed possible architecture for using Intelligent Tutoring systems approaches within gaming-simulation applications.
We report our recent development of a feature-based general statistical framework for automatic speech recognition. The design of the feature-based atomic units of speech is aimed at a parsimonious scheme to share the...
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The FLAI’93 workshop "Industrial and Commercial Applications of Fuzzy Logic" will provide an informal forum to conference participants to address key issues in industrial and commercial applications of fuzz...
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Number‐size distributions (i.e. particle‐ and aggregate‐size distributions) have historically been used as indicators of soil structure, and recent work has aimed to quantify this link using fractals to model the s...
Number‐size distributions (i.e. particle‐ and aggregate‐size distributions) have historically been used as indicators of soil structure, and recent work has aimed to quantify this link using fractals to model the soil fabric. This interpretation of number‐size distributions is evaluated, and it is shown that a number‐size relation described by a power law does not in itself imply fractal structure as suggested, and a counter example is presented. Where fractal structure is assumed, it is shown that the power‐law exponent, φ, describing the number‐size distribution cannot be interpreted as the mass‐fractal dimension, D M , of the aggregate. If the probability of fragmentation is independent of fragment diameter, then the exponent may be identified with the boundary dimension, D B , of the original matrix. If, however, as is likely, this probability is scale‐dependent, then φ may over‐ or under‐estimate the boundary dimension depending on whether the fragmentation probability increases or decreases with fragment size. The significance of these conclusions is discussed in terms of the interpretation of number‐size distributions, and alternative methods for quantifying and interpreting soil structure are evaluated.
A major limitation of the boundary element method (BEM) for the solution of electrical potential problems is the long computational time required. However, a large portion of the calculations involved can be viewed as...
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A major limitation of the boundary element method (BEM) for the solution of electrical potential problems is the long computational time required. However, a large portion of the calculations involved can be viewed as being parallel in nature and can therefore be computed concurrently. This paper makes an effort to increase the efficiency of the BEM process using transputer-based multiprocessor computing techniques. The algorithms developed may equally well be applied to any multiprocessor system. The application selected to demonstrate the technique is the solution of an electrostatic problem governed by a two-dimensional Laplace equation. A parallel algorithm for problem setup and field extraction using BEM is designed and implemented on a transputer array. Special attention is directed to the utilization of the parallel processors to achieve maximum efficiency. The analysis in this work concentrates on the communication strategies for passing data between processors as well as a consideration of the workload attributed to each processor. The parallel algorithms were implemented using 3L Parallel Fortran;however, the choice of topology for the overall BEM implementation was limited by the fact that certain parts of the algorithm could only utilize a pipeline configuration of processors. Comprehensive results for the parallel BEM algorithm are given and they are encouraging, indicating that parallel processing has much to offer when applied to the boundary element method.
A major limitation of the transmission-line matrix (TLM) method used to solve Maxwell's equations is the long computation time required. The TLM scattering calculations involved can, however, be viewed as parallel...
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A major limitation of the transmission-line matrix (TLM) method used to solve Maxwell's equations is the long computation time required. The TLM scattering calculations involved can, however, be viewed as parallel in nature. This paper describes an effort to reduce computational time by using an SIMD, DAP multiprocessor computer employed to solve a two-dimensional TLM electromagnetic field formulation. A parallel algorithm based on the TLM scattering algorithm is designed and implemented using FORTRAN-PLUS Enhanced on an AMT DAP 510 machine. Here the connectivity of the DAP is exploited to simulate the intrinsic scattering behaviour on which the TLM algorithm relies. The results show that parallel processing on an SIMD machine such as the DAP is advantageous, especially for higher-order mesh sizes.
In this work we analyze the role of the reflex control of total systemic vascular capacity through an original mathematical model of the human cardiovascular system. The model includes the elastic and resistive proper...
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(纸本)0780307852
In this work we analyze the role of the reflex control of total systemic vascular capacity through an original mathematical model of the human cardiovascular system. The model includes the elastic and resistive properties of systemic and pulmonary arteries and veins, the dependence of cardiac output on atrial pressure, and the action of the carotid sinus baroreflex on both systemic resistance and heart rate as well as on systemic venous unstressed volume. The values of model feedback gains were assigned to simulate the results of some experiments performed on vagotomized animals in an open loop condition. The effect of the carotid sinus baroreflex on unstressed volume, cardiac output and arterial pressure is correctly reproduced by the model. Analysis of the interactions between the mechanisms involved in the short-term arterial pressure control demonstrates that a mechanism acting on systemic venous capacity may have a significant role in cardiovascular homeostasis. It may especially contribute to the regulation of arterial pressure by modulating central venous pressure, hence improving cardiac performance and buffering the effect of acute hemodynamic changes.
The time pattern of intracranial pressure (ICP) was examined in five patients with severe head injury using an original mathematical model of craniospinal dynamics. With this model we simulated the ICP response to the...
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(纸本)0780307852
The time pattern of intracranial pressure (ICP) was examined in five patients with severe head injury using an original mathematical model of craniospinal dynamics. With this model we simulated the ICP response to the injection or withdrawal of small amount of fluid into the cranial cavity, and the ICP pulse amplitude sincronous with the cardiac beat. Results of our simulations indicate that, in two patients, the time pattern of ICP can be explained through a balance between CSF production rate, CSF reabsorption rate and the storage capacity of the craniospinal system. However, in the other three patients, the ICP time pattern exhibited an anomalous response following fluid injection or fluid withdrawal. The model explains these responses imputing them to active changes in cerebral blood volume induced by regulatory mechanisms. In conclusion, our study supports the idea that the ICP pattern cannot be imputed only to CSF dynamics and craniospinal compliance. In several cases the interaction between ICP and cerebral hemodynamics must be also taken into account to gain sufficient understanding of the biomechanical factors leading to ICP changes in patients with severe head injury.
This paper describes DEGAS, a Diphone Editor and Generator for Animation and Speech. DEGAS is a simple to use, yet powerful computer program designed to give researchers the means to develop speech synthesis rulebases...
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