This paper describes a design of an associative memory array processor that can be used in the acquisition and processing of ultrasonograph images. The major concept is to design a parallel architecture that reduces t...
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This paper describes a design of an associative memory array processor that can be used in the acquisition and processing of ultrasonograph images. The major concept is to design a parallel architecture that reduces task's execution time by analyzing multiple parts of the image concurrently. The architecture constitutes a distinctive type of single-instruction stream, multiple-data stream machine that is built around content-addressable associative memory slabs, that allow parallel access of multiple memory words. The basic building block of this architecture is a one-pixel processing element, which can perform the standard load (data acquisition) function and also contains some special comparison logic to enable its content to be compared with an external data. Several image processing operations are implemented in parallel, among them: component labeling, size filtering, pattern centralization, and pattern recognition. The proposed novel architecture can label specific regions into the image and isolate them intelligently. It is also capable of storing templates that may be considered as references for similar cases. The system is able to perform learning process and extract features from several input patterns and store the reference pattern in a slice. Moreover, the system is capable of comparing an input image with a pre-stored template during recognition process. The proposed architecture is of interest because it speeds up the recognition process and helps radiology specialists to write their reports confidently.
In a number of array signal processing applications, such as underwater source localization, the propagation medium is not homogeneous, which causes a distortion of the wavefront received by the array. In this paper, ...
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In a number of array signal processing applications, such as underwater source localization, the propagation medium is not homogeneous, which causes a distortion of the wavefront received by the array. In this paper, we consider the direction-of-arrival (DOA) estimation problem for such distorted wavefronts. In previous approaches, the so-called multiplicative noise scenario is considered based on the assumption that the distortion is random and can be parameterized by a small number of parameters. To gain robustness against mismodelling we assume a scenario in which the wavefront amplitude is distorted in a completely arbitrary way. We derive the maximum likelihood (ML) estimator of the DOA and show it can be obtained by means of a simple 1D search. The Cramer-Rao bound (CRB) for the problem at hand is derived. Numerical simulations illustrate a good performance of the estimator and show that its accuracy is comparable with that of estimators which require knowledge of the form of amplitude distortions.
Decomposing dynamical systems in terms of orthogonal expansions enables the modelling/approximation of a system with a finite length expansion. By flexibly tuning the basis functions to underlying system characteristi...
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Decomposing dynamical systems in terms of orthogonal expansions enables the modelling/approximation of a system with a finite length expansion. By flexibly tuning the basis functions to underlying system characteristics, the rate of convergence of these expansions can be drastically increased, leading to highly accurate models (small bias) being represented by few parameters (small variance). Additionally algorithmic and numerical aspects are favourable. A recently developed general theory for basis construction will be presented, that is a generalization of the classical Laguerre theory. The basis functions are applied in problems of identification, approximation, realization, uncertainty modelling, and adaptive filtering, particularly exploiting the property that basis function models are linearly parametrized. Besides powerful algorithms, they also provide useful analysis tools for understanding the underlying identification/approximation algorithms.
This paper proposes a genetic-based algorithm for surface reconstruction of three-dimension (3-D) objects from a group of contours representing its section plane lines. The algorithm can optimize the triangulation of ...
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This paper proposes a genetic-based algorithm for surface reconstruction of three-dimension (3-D) objects from a group of contours representing its section plane lines. The algorithm can optimize the triangulation of the surface of 3-D objects with a multi-objective optimization function to meet the needs of a wide range of applications. Further, a new crossover operator for triangulation and a new 3-D quadrilateral mutation operator are also introduced.
The use of AI techniques in control raises the problem of implementing operations with not well bounded and defined computing time, in a real time framework. In this paper, the combined used of conventional and AI con...
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The use of AI techniques in control raises the problem of implementing operations with not well bounded and defined computing time, in a real time framework. In this paper, the combined used of conventional and AI control strategies at different levels of process control is analyzed. Each control activity is split into a number of tasks, involving mandatory and optional computations. The main time constraints as well as some structures, namely the integrated and the hierarchical control structures, are reviewed and some solutions to guarantee the response time are proposed. Two applications in the control of industrial kilns are also discussed.
The incorrectness of several results concerning robustness measures introduced by M. S. Mahmoud in the paper `Some robustness measures for a class of discrete-time systems' is discussed. Some confusing issues are ...
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The incorrectness of several results concerning robustness measures introduced by M. S. Mahmoud in the paper `Some robustness measures for a class of discrete-time systems' is discussed. Some confusing issues are discussed, and the correct forms of the corresponding results are provided.
Genetic programming has rarely been applied to manufacturing optimisation problems. In this report we investigate the potential use of genetic programming for the solution of the one-machine total tardiness problem. C...
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The conditions for a polynomial response and obtaining its analytical expression are considered. The responses in a forced regime of work arise from a linear input/output system of second order with varying coefficien...
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control of a gas-turbine engine requires management of continuous and discrete (state-event) behaviour. A design environment- the Development Framework, is used to define both the continuous and discrete aspects of a ...
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control of a gas-turbine engine requires management of continuous and discrete (state-event) behaviour. A design environment- the Development Framework, is used to define both the continuous and discrete aspects of a turbine engine controller. The approach uses purpose-built software translation tools to capture the system's specification from commercial simulation tools. A unified design model based on a data flow notation, comprising both continuous and state-event behaviour is automatically generated. Specification and design models of selected gas-turbine engine controller subsystems are presented. The complexity of the application suggests that the approach can be used for industrial scale projects.
Access to restricted spaces underwater requires a small unencumbered camera. A low cost solution has been envisaged. It consists of an hermetic capsule enclosing the camera and lights, joined to the host by an umbilic...
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Access to restricted spaces underwater requires a small unencumbered camera. A low cost solution has been envisaged. It consists of an hermetic capsule enclosing the camera and lights, joined to the host by an umbilical. Along the umbilical go six water carrying ducts. Three of them end at backwards pointing nozzles located at the capsule body. The jets of water flowing from the nozzles are controlled and their forces allow some restricted positioning of the camera. Another three ducts end at nozzles located some distance up the umbilical, and allow greater maneuverability.
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