Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) is an algorithm based on social intelligence, utilized in many fields of optimization. In applications like speech recognition, due to existence of high dimensional matrices, the spee...
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Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) is an algorithm based on social intelligence, utilized in many fields of optimization. In applications like speech recognition, due to existence of high dimensional matrices, the speed of standard PSO is very low. In addition, PSO may be trapped in a local optimum. In this paper, we introduce a novel algorithm that is faster and generates superior results than the standard PSO. Also, the probability of being trapped in a local optimum is decreased. To illustrate advantages of the proposed algorithm, we use it to train a Hidden Markov Model (HMM) and find the minimum of the Ackley function.
In this paper, the distributed robust output regulation problem of linear multi-agent systems (MAS) is considered. The driving force from the active leaders or the environmental disturbances is formulated as an input ...
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In this paper, the distributed robust output regulation problem of linear multi-agent systems (MAS) is considered. The driving force from the active leaders or the environmental disturbances is formulated as an input of an exogenous system (or exosystem) of the considered multi-agent networks. A systematic distributed design approach is proposed to handle output regulation via dynamic output feedback with the help of canonical internal model (IM). With common solutions of regulator equations and Lyapunov functions, the distributed robust output regulation with switching interconnection topology is designed to achieve collective aims.
In this paper, we compare registration results obtained using different diffusion maps extracted from diffusion tensor imaging (DTI). Fractional Anisotropy (FA) and Ellipsoidal Area Ratio (EAR) are two diffusion maps ...
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In this paper, we compare registration results obtained using different diffusion maps extracted from diffusion tensor imaging (DTI). Fractional Anisotropy (FA) and Ellipsoidal Area Ratio (EAR) are two diffusion maps (indices) that may be used for image registration. First, we use FA maps to find deformation matrix and register diffusion weighted images. Then, we use EAR maps and finally we use both of FA and EAR maps to register diffusion weighted images. The difference between FA values before deformation and after registration using the FA alone or EAR alone has a median of 0.57 and using both of them has a median of 0.29. Therefore, the results of registration using both of the FA and EAR indices are superior to those obtained using only one of them alone.
This paper proposes a block-edge based Single-Pass Perceptual Embedded Zero-tree Coding (SPPEZC) method. The SPPEZC approach integrates two novel compression concepts, the Block-Edge Detection (BED) and Low-Complexity...
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This paper proposes a block-edge based Single-Pass Perceptual Embedded Zero-tree Coding (SPPEZC) method. The SPPEZC approach integrates two novel compression concepts, the Block-Edge Detection (BED) and Low-Complexity and Low-Memory Entropy Coder (LLEC) for coding efficiency and quality. Since the information from the edge information can provide beneficial cue for preserving the perceptual quality of compressed images, this paper presents an effective combinative coding scheme, named Single- Pass Perceptual Embedded Zero-tree Coding (SPPEZC), which integrates the improved LLEC and the block edge information, to provide better perceptual quality on compressed images. Based on the block edge information, this paper proposes an adaptive architecture for adjusting the quantization table and then codes the quantized coefficients with the LLEC. Experimental results and comparisons demonstrate that the proposed SPPEZC technique can provide both computational efficiency and satisfactory perceptual quality on compressed images.
Chapter 1 briefly introduces the problem formations and the organization of the book. In particular, given a feasible set of switching signals, the concepts of stability and stabilizability are introduced, and the rel...
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Nowadays, there are a great number of universities and organizations working in e-learning solutions. One of most well-known is the learning management system or LMS that allow displaying theoretical content in an org...
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Nowadays, there are a great number of universities and organizations working in e-learning solutions. One of most well-known is the learning management system or LMS that allow displaying theoretical content in an organized and controlled way. In some jobs and studies it is necessary that the student get a practical knowledge as well as a theoretical knowledge. To obtain this practical knowledge, the universities and organizations are developing virtual labs and Web labs. At these moments the LMS and Web labs are working independently. We are designing and developing a new architecture allowing the integration of the LMS with different Web labs from different universities. This architecture must allow the student, teachers and administrators to use the LMS's services and virtual labs as if he was working with the same software..
Ramp metering is an effective tool for traffic management on freeway networks. In this paper, we apply iterative learning control (ILC) to address ramp metering in a macroscopic-level freeway environment. By formulati...
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Ramp metering is an effective tool for traffic management on freeway networks. In this paper, we apply iterative learning control (ILC) to address ramp metering in a macroscopic-level freeway environment. By formulating the original ramp metering problem as an output regulating and disturbance rejection problem, ILC has been applied to control the traffic response. The learning mechanism is further combined with Asservissement Linéaire d'Entrée Autoroutière (ALINEA) in a complementary manner to achieve the desired control performance. The ILC-based ramp metering strategy and the modified modularized ramp metering approach based on ILC and ALINEA in the presence of input constraints are also analyzed to highlight the advantages and the robustness of the proposed methods. Extensive simulations are given to verify the effectiveness of the proposed approaches.
This paper presents surface electromyographic (sEMG)-based, real-time Model Reference Adaptive control (MRAC) strategy for a prosthetic hand prototype. The proposed design is capable of decoding the prerecorded sEMG s...
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This paper presents surface electromyographic (sEMG)-based, real-time Model Reference Adaptive control (MRAC) strategy for a prosthetic hand prototype. The proposed design is capable of decoding the prerecorded sEMG signal as well as the sensory force feedback from the sensors to control the force of the prosthetic hand prototype using a PIC 32MX360F512L microcontroller. The input sEMG signal is preprocessed using a Half-Gaussian filter and fed to a fusion based Multiple Input Single Output (MISO) skeletal muscle force model. This MISO system provides the estimated finger forces to be produced as input to the prosthetic hand prototype. A simple MRAC method along with a two stage embedded design is used for the force control of the prosthetic hand. The sensed force at the fingertip is fed back to the controller for real-time operation. The data is transmitted to the computer through an universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART) interface of the proposed embedded design. Results show good performance in controlling the finger force as well as shortcomings of the mechanical design of the prosthetic hand prototype to be addressed in future.
In this paper, distributed containment control with group dispersion and cohesion behaviors are discussed for a group of Lagrange systems. Both the cases of constant leaders' generalized coordinate derivatives and...
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In this paper, distributed containment control with group dispersion and cohesion behaviors are discussed for a group of Lagrange systems. Both the cases of constant leaders' generalized coordinate derivatives and time-varying leaders' generalized coordinate derivatives are considered. The proposed control algorithms are shown to obtain velocity matching, connectivity maintenance and collision avoidance. In addition, the sum of the steady-state distances between followers and the convex hull formed by the leaders is shown to be bounded and this bound is explicitly given.
Abstract Experiment design for quantum channel parameter estimation includes the design of the quantum input to the channel and the observables to be applied on the resulting quantum output system, called the experime...
Abstract Experiment design for quantum channel parameter estimation includes the design of the quantum input to the channel and the observables to be applied on the resulting quantum output system, called the experiment configuration. An experiment design procedure based on maximizing the Fisher information of the qubit Pauli channel parameters is presented in this paper. It can be shown that the Fisher information is a convex function in both the input and the experiment configuration parameters. This leads to an optimal setting that includes pure input states and projective measurements directed towards the channel directions. An iterative method of estimating the channel directions is also proposed.
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