Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Physically-based Sound Eects for Interactive Simulation and Animation

We describe algorithms for real-time synthesis of realistic sound eects for interactive simulations (e.g., games) and animation. These sound eects are produced automatically, from 3D models using dynamic simulation and user interaction. We develop algorithms that are ecient, physicallybased, and can be controlled by users in natural ways. We develop eective techniques for producing high quality continuous contact sounds from dynamic simulations running at video rates which are slow relative to audio synthesis. We accomplish this using modal models driven by contact forces modeled at audio rates, which are much higher than the graphics frame rate. The contact forces can be computed from simulations or can be custom designed. We demonstrate the eectiveness with complex realistic simulations.
A Web-Based Decision Support System for Site Quality Evaluation of Plantation

This paper presents design and development of a web-based decision support system for site quality evaluation of plantation (SQEP). SQEP is an operational automatic evaluation tool that helps farmers to estimate the site quality and predict the growth performance of the trees. SQEP of three subsystems: (i) site quality evaluation for forest land subsystem, (ii) site quality evaluation for non-forest land subsystem, (iii) stand growth and yield prediction subsystem. The principles of expert system were adopted in the non-forest land’s site quality evaluation subsystem. Automatic knowledge acquisition module provides user-friendly interface to the domain experts for entering and storing the domain specific knowledge. The knowledge base is used to store and manage the knowledge of domain expert, which is represented in the form of rules and facts. Inference engine was designed and implemented to make use of forward reasoning mechanism for searching the site quality evaluation knowledge. Furthermore, two site quality evaluation methods for forest land were designed in the SQEP, one was site index method and the other was growth model method. Finally, the stand growth and yield has been predicted with graph after providing the evaluation of site quality.
ThermOS: An Energy Efficient Real-Time Operating System For An Ultra-low Power Embedded Device

A freely available RTOS was ported to the EnCore platform. It was then extended to include explicit deadlines and dynamic scheduling policies. Based on this, a number of Dynamic Voltage Scaling (DVS) policies were implemented and evaluated in terms of their energy savings and adherence to real-time performance. It was found that one policy (Look Ahead EDF) performed best when execution times were on average, well below their worst case time; while another policy (Hybrid Tianzhou) performed best when execution times were closer to their stated worst case.
Translation Memory and Textuality: Some Implications

Much has been written about the ways in which technology has facilitated the rapid development of many aspects of the modern translation profession, including the re-use (‘leveraging’) of legacy data such as previous translations. This article adopts a different approach to the technology/translation relationship, posing a fundamental question, namely whether the use of computer-assisted translation tools—specifically, translation memory (TM)*—is changing the grammar of text. The question is approached through an analysis of TM data in a number of languages with a focus on cohesion between text segments, starting from the assumption that the greater the number of cohesive ties between segments, the lower the chances of re-use in new translations. It is concluded that it is problematic to isolate possible TM effects from expected translation shifts, either for system-related or genre-related reasons. Suggestions are made for the design of a larger study in order to resolve such difficulties.
Feasibility for automatic data collection

It is argued that the data collection process is the most crucial and time consuming stage in the model building process. This is primarily due to the influence that data has in providing accurate simulation results. Data collection is an extremely time consuming process, predominantly because the task is manually orientated. Hence, automating this process of data collection would be extremely advantageous. The paper presents how simulation tools could utilize the Corporate Business Systems as the potential source for simulation data. Subsequently, a unique interface could be developed and implemented to provide this data directly to the simulation tool. Such an interface would prove to be an invaluable tool for users of simulation.
HIGH-SPEED COORDINATION IN GROUPWARE

ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. iii TABLE OF CONTENTS. iv LIST OF FIGURES. vii LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS. x CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION. 1 1.1 Research Problem. 2 1.2 Solution. 3 1.3 Steps in the Solution. 3 1.4 Evaluation. 4 1.5 Contributions. 5 1.6 Thesis Outline. 5 CHAPTER 2: RELATED WORK. 7 2.1 Groupware. 7 2.2 Coupling. 9 2.3 Coordination. 10 2.3.1 Coordination Theory. 11 2.4 HSC in Kinesiology. 14 CHAPTER 3: REAL-TIME CHESS. 17 3.1 Definition and User Interface. 17
A training procedure for isolated word recognition systems

A procedure has been devised to reduce the amount of training required for a phoneme-based speaker-dependent word recognition system and still maintain performance. Each new speaker is required to provide utterances of only a fraction of the entire vocabulary as a training set. A set of transformation rules is used to estimate phoneme templates for the entire vocabulary from phoneme templates included in the training. The transformation rules are obtained in a pretraining procedure in which a group of speakers provides utterances of the entire vocabulary and multiple regression analysis (MRA) is used to obtain linear estimates of the entire phoneme template set in terms of the set designated as training templates. This group of speakers is generally distinct from the group of training speakers. Thus, since the transformation rules are established independent of the training speakers, the entire procedure can be considered a hybrid speaker-dependent/ speaker-independent system. Results of recognition experiments using spoken digits uttered by 30 male and female speakers and 67 airport names uttered by 30 male speakers have ascertained the effectiveness of this training procedure. A mean recognition accuracy of 98.2 percent was obtained for the latter utterance set after a 12-word training procedure.
A Survey and Analysis of Multi-Robot Coordination

In the field of mobile robotics, the study of multi-robot systems (MRSs) has grown significantly in size and importance in recent years. Having made great progress in the development of the basic problems concerning single-robot control, many researchers shifted their focus to the study of multi-robot coordination. This paper presents a systematic survey and analysis of the existing literature on coordination, especially in multiple mobile robot systems (MMRSs). A series of related problems have been reviewed, which include a communication mechanism, a planning strategy and a decision-making structure. A brief conclusion and further research perspectives are given at the end of the paper.
Static and Dynamic Characteristics of Accommodation and Vergence Responses while Viewing Stereoscopic Displays and Real Objects

The conflict between accommodation and vergence stimuli has been identified as a possible cause of visual fatigue from viewing stereoscopic images. We examined static and dynamic characteristics of accommodation and vergence responses while viewing stereoscopic displays and real objects to clarify the effect of stereoscopic images on the visual function. We used an instrument based on the Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensor to measure accommodation and vergence responses simultaneously. Accommodation responses to the static stereoscopic target with large binocular disparity were deviated from those to the real target, i.e., static characteristics. The step responses of the accommodation response showed considerable individual differences, i.e., dynamic characteristics. In addition, the asymmetries of step responses of accommodation were observed between the near-to-far and the far-to-near step directions. These results suggest that we need to examine both static and dynamic characteristics of accommodation and vergence responses to clarify the biological effect of stereoscopic images.
Global and local stochastic optimization in effective elasticity tensors evaluation

Aim of this paper is to evaluate effective elasticity tensors. These leads to finding closest counterpart (in Frobenius distance function meaning) of given generally anisotropic elasticity tensor in every of the seven nontrivial, material symmetry classes. Without a priori orientation, that distance depends on orientation of the tensor and optimization problem became highly nonlinear. Hence, two optimization engines were analyzed: Stochastic Recursive Algorithms (SRA) and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO).
An 8.8-ns 54×54-bit multiplier with high speed redundant binary architecture

A high speed redundant binary (RB) architecture, which is optimized for the fast CMOS parallel multiplier, is developed. This architecture enables one to convert a pair of partial products in normal binary (NB) form to one RE number with no additional circuit. We improved the RB adder (RBA) circuit so that it can make a fast addition of the RB partial products. We also simplified the converter circuit that converts the final RE number into the corresponding NE number. The carry propagation path of the converter circuit is carried out with only multiplexer circuits. A 54/spl times/54-bit multiplier is designed with this architecture. It is fabricated by 0.5 /spl mu/m CMOS with triple level metal technology. The active area size is 3.0/spl times/3.08 mm/sup 2/ and the number of transistors is 78,800. This is the smallest number for all 54/spl times/54-bit multipliers ever reported. Under the condition of 3.3 V supply voltage, the chip achieves 8.8 ns multiplication time. The power dissipation of 540 mW is estimated for the operating frequency of 100 MHz. These are, so far, the fastest speed and the lowest power for 54/spl times/54-bit multipliers with 0.5-/spl mu/m CMOS.
Theoretical and Measured Performance of a DFE Modem on a Fading Multipath Channel

A decision-feedback equalizer (DFE) is the basis of a recent development of a quadruple diversity troposcatter modem which can operate up to a data rate of 12.6 Mbit/s in a 99% bandwidth of 15 MHz. In this paper a theoretical approach is developed for the calculation of average bit error rate (ABER), including the effects of intersymbol interference due to multipath and the finiteness of the transversal filters used to realize the DFE. By omitting the intersymbol interference effect, the calculation provides a lower bound which can be used to assess the intersymbol interference penalty for a particular DFE structure. The paper includes calculations of a DFE configuration which has a three tap forward filter with tap spacing equal to one-half a symbol interval. Measured performance results from fading channel simulator tests of a three tap forward filter DFE are presented for data rates from 1.5 to 12.6 Mbit/s and for a wide range of multipath statistical conditions. The results for this DFE configuration show (1) excellent agreement between calculated and measured ABER, (2) a small intersymbol interference penalty when the 2σ multipath spread is less than approximnately one-half the data symbol interval, and (3) successful operation at values of multipath spread up to twice the data symbol interval. In a sequel to this paper, the results of a field test of the DFE modem are presented. These live links test results are consistent with both the calculated and simulator measured data presented here.
Modelling and Verifying Synchronous Circuits in Dill

This report investigates modelling and verifying synchronous circuits in DILL (Digital Logic in LOTOS). The synchronous circuit model used here is quite similar to the classical one exploited in digital logic design, but some additional restrictions are applied to simplify analysis. The basic logic gate and storage element models are modified from previous versions of DILL to suit synchronous design. To evaluate the approach, two benchmark circuits are specified and then verified using CADP (Cæsar Aldébaran Development Package).
A Study of Reading with a Handheld Computer

As handheld computers are becoming powerful, portable and wireless, they have recently received considerable attention in education because their multi-functionality and mobility can be used for supporting learning activities in various manner. In spite of the potential in education, handheld computers have several limitations. One of the critical limitations is the small screen size. In an attempt to find factors affecting text readability on the small screen of handheld computers, this study, first, reviewed basic reading process and reading model, previous studies examining potential factors affecting text readability on a small handheld screen. This study investigated the effect of screen orientation and margin on reading performance (reading speed and comprehension) and subjective impressions (ease of reading, mental workload and satisfaction) with a handheld computer. A 2x2 within-subject factorial design was conducted with 16 participants reading texts from a PDA (Compaq iPAQ 3850). The results of this study indicated that neither screen orientation nor margin had a significant influence on objective reading performance and subjective impression. It was found that there were no prevailing preference of screen orientation and margin in reading texts from a handheld computer screen. It was also found that participants had a favorable reading experience with the handheld computers. Based on results of experiments and post-experiment questionnaire, a set of recommendations was developed to improve reading from small screens of handheld computers.
Petri net cascade decomposition for supervisory control

In this paper, an effort has been made to find out whether or not a linear integer program can be applied to supervisory control for discrete event systems modeled by controlled Petri nets with some uncontrollable subloops. We find out that when the uncontrollable subnet has a cascade structure and each cascade subnet is a loop-free subnet or a state machine (maybe include some subloops), the online computation of control policies can be carried out by an linear integer program. For the sake of decomposing cascade structures of a Petri net, the paper also addresses the issue of the technique for Petri net cascade decomposition.
What About Trust in the Cloud? Archivists’ Views on Trust / La question de la confiance dans le nuage: Le point de vue des archivistes sur la question

More and more information is “going to the cloud,”including records and archives. This article focuses on understanding trust-in-cloud solutions from an archivist’s perspective, exploring whether cloud computing has changed the archivist’s role and how archivists respond to cloud-related problems and challenges. Twelve archivists in Sweden were interviewed in Swedish. They describe changes in their role due to cloud computing and services in the domain of archival science. Their role has changed from being reactive to becoming proactive, guarding not only the organization’s needs and assets but also its archival records. Working pro-actively implies guaranteeing that requirements are updated and that contracts and agreements between the organization and cloud service provider are correct. The research shows that trust consists of several dimensions and cannot be easily achieved with technical solutions. Organizations’ risk-tolerance levels have also changed to take advantage of the benefits and savings that cloud services provide for organizations. Des quantités de plus en plus importantes d’information vont « dans le nuage », y compris des dossiers d’archives. Cet article se propose de comprendre le point de vue des archivistes concernant la confiance qui peutêtre accordée aux solutions informatiques en nuage, d’examiner si l’informatique en nuage a changé le rôle des archivistes et comment les archivistes réagissent aux problèmes et aux défis liés aux nuages informatiques. Douze archivistes en Suède ontété interrogés en suédois. Ils décrivent les changements dans leur rôle dûsà l’informatique en nuage et dans les services propres au domaine de l’archivistique. Leur rôle est passé de réactifà proactif, se faisant les gardiens des besoins et des actifs de leur organisation, et non seulement de ses documents d’archives. Travailler de manière proactive implique de garantir que les exigences sont misesà jour, et que les contrats et les accords entre l’organisation et le fournisseur de service informatique en nuage sont corrects. La recherche montre que la confiance se compose de plusieurs dimensions, et qu’elle ne peut pasêtre facilement réalisée avec des solutions techniques. Les niveaux de tolérance au risque des organisations ontégalement changé, afin de tirer profit des avantages et deséconomies que les services d’informatique en nuage apportent aux organisations.
Pilot-channel aided pipeline scheme for interference cancellation in uplink DS/CDMA system

We propose a pilot-channel aided pipeline scheme for interference cancellation (IC) in the wideband DS/CDMA system uplink. Generally speaking, pipelined implementation is inherent in SIC (successive interference cancellation) but not in channel estimation. This scheme combines channel estimation and user data detection into the sequential type with low complexity and leads to pipeline implementation. Besides, interference between data channel signals and pilot channel signals under multipath fading channels is also taken into consideration. Compared with conventional channel estimation using correlator output and SIC without pilot signal remover, the proposed scheme shows better quality both on channel estimation and user data detection.
The econometric analysis of transition data

This book presents statistical methods for analysis of the duration of events. The primary focus is on models for single-spell data, events in which individual agents are observed for a single duration. Some attention is also given to multiple-spell data. The first part of the book covers model specification, including both structural and reduced form models and models with and without neglected heterogeneity. The book next deals with likelihood based inference about such models, with sections on full and semiparametric specification. A final section treats graphical and numerical methods of specification testing. This is the first published exposition of current econometric methods for the study of duration data.
A Study of Artificial Neural Network Architectures for Othello Evaluation Functions

In this study, we use temporal difference learning (TDL) to investigate the ability of 20 different artificial neural network (ANN) architectures to learn othello game board evaluation functions. The ANN evaluation functions are applied to create a strong othello player using only 1-ply search. In addition to comparing many of the ANN architectures seen in the literature, we introduce several new architectures that consider the game board symmetry. Both embedding the game board symmetry into the network architecture through weight sharing and the outright removal of symmetry through symmetry removal are explored. Experiments varying the number of inputs per game board square from one to three, the number of hidden nodes, and number of hidden layers are also performed. We found it advantageous to consider game board symmetry in the form of symmetry by weight sharing; and that an input encoding of three inputs per square outperformed the one input per square encoding that is commonly seen in the literature. Furthermore, architectures with only one hidden layer were strongly outperformed by architectures with multiple hidden layers. A standard weighted-square board heuristic evaluation function from the literature was used to evaluate the quality of the trained ANN othello players. One of the ANN architectures introduced in this study, an ANN implementing weight sharing and consisting of three hidden layers, using only a 1-ply search, outperformed a weighted-square test heuristic player using a 6-ply minimax search.
Heeding the Signals: Applying Web best Practices when Google recommends

ABSTRACT Google is the single largest driver of traffic to library Web sites and digital repositories, and librarians would do well to listen when the search giant reveals information about its practices or makes recommendations. Recently, Google announced that it would begin to favor Web sites that use the secure hypertext transfer protocol (HTTPS) in its search results rankings. HTTPS encrypts data transmission and one of Google's stated reasons for this change is to help make the Web safer and minimize data theft. Similar announcements by Google have sometimes been ignored by librarians, to the peril of the visibility and use of library products and services on the Web.
Ad_Hoc on Demand Distance Vector Routing using MANET

: Load balancing is a crucial problem in mobile ad hoc networks. Many conventional routing protocols that are developed are not having functionality of coping up load balancing. Hence several kinds of approaches are followed in the design and development of load balancing routing protocols. This paper aims to survey research articles pertaining to load balancing research problem in mobile ad hoc networks. An ad_hoc network is the cooperative engagement of a collection of mobile nodes without the required intervention of any centralized access point or existing infrastructure. In this paper we present Ad_hoc On Demand Distance Vector Routing (AODV), a novel algorithm for the operation of such ad_hoc networks. Each Mobile Host operates as a specialized router and routes are obtained as needed on demand with little or no reliance on periodic advertisements. AODV provides loop free routes even while repairing broken links. Because the protocol does not require global periodic routing advertisements, the demand on the overall bandwidth available to the mobile nodes is substantially less than in those protocols that do necessitate such advertisements.
A reference model of RFID-enabled application for traceability of foods production and distribution

This paper employs architecture of integrated information system (ARIS) as the holistic modeling methodology for analyzing step-by-step processes and radio frequency identification (RFID) as the tracking device for recording all procedures in logistics. The major purpose of this study is to establish an information traceability system on agricultural product for coordination and quality control over production, distribution, and consumption. The proposed model incorporates EPCglobal NetworkTM standards to generate, integrate, and disseminate the comprehensive records of paddy rice among farmers, distributors, inspectors, and consumers. Key words: Radio frequency identification (RFID), architecture of integrated information system (ARIS).