title: A system for dynamic 3D visualisation of speech recognition paths

authors: Luz, Saturnino

subjects: computer science

abstract: This paper presents an interactive visualisation system that assists users of semi-automatic speech transcription systems to assess alternative recognition results in real time and provide feedback to the speech recognition back-end in an intuitive manner. This prototype uses the OpenGL libraries to implement an animated 3D visual representation of alternative recognition results generated by the Sphinx automatic speech recognition system. It is expected that displaying alternatives dynamically will facilitate early detection of recognition errors and encourage user interaction, which in turn can be used to improve future recognition performance.

text: A system for dynamic 3D visualisation of speech recognition paths This paper presents an interactive visualisation system that assists users of semi-automatic speech transcription systems to assess alternative recognition results in real time and provide feedback to the speech recognition back-end in an intuitive manner. This prototype uses the OpenGL libraries to implement an animated 3D visual representation of alternative recognition results generated by the Sphinx automatic speech recognition system. It is expected that displaying alternatives dynamically will facilitate early detection of recognition errors and encourage user interaction, which in turn can be used to improve future recognition performance.

year: 2008

title: Increasing plate heat exchanger thermal duty: an industrial case study

authors: Walmsley, Timothy Gordon

abstract: The design and rating of Plate Heat Exchangers (PHE) entails the classic engineering trade-off between heat transfer and pressure drop. Countless studies have characterised the thermal and hydraulic performance of a wide variety of PHE and formulated fundamental correlations for fluid film coefficients, h, and friction factor, f [1]. However such academic results appear seldom to inform the site engineer regarding the best design and operating practices of heat exchangers in the New Zealand dairy industry. In this paper we present the thermal analysis of a site hot water preheater located at one of New Zealand’s largest dairy factories. Using fundamental heat exchanger theory, the analysis also looks at how to increase the heat exchanger’s duty and the coupled effect on pressure drop and pumping cost.

text: Increasing plate heat exchanger thermal duty: an industrial case study The design and rating of Plate Heat Exchangers (PHE) entails the classic engineering trade-off between heat transfer and pressure drop. Countless studies have characterised the thermal and hydraulic performance of a wide variety of PHE and formulated fundamental correlations for fluid film coefficients, h, and friction factor, f [1]. However such academic results appear seldom to inform the site engineer regarding the best design and operating practices of heat exchangers in the New Zealand dairy industry. In this paper we present the thermal analysis of a site hot water preheater located at one of New Zealand’s largest dairy factories. Using fundamental heat exchanger theory, the analysis also looks at how to increase the heat exchanger’s duty and the coupled effect on pressure drop and pumping cost.

year: 2013-11-25

title: Mokopuna rising: Developing a best practice for early intervention in whanau violence

authors: Cooper, Erana

subjects: Maori

abstract: In a very difficult meeting, an extremely unpleasant man was concerned about the possible loss of his power and the continuation of his plans and dreams for the future. And I said, yeah well, you should be worried, because according to your philosophy, when you’re dead, you’re dead. But when I’m dead, my mokopuna will be rising. (Personal Communication, Rob Cooper, 2007) 
“Mokopuna Rising” is about claiming space for Maori to define best practice for reducing and avoiding whanau violence1 It is research in progress towards a PhD, being carried out with the Ngati Hine Health Trust, in Te Taitokerau (Northland).

text: Mokopuna rising: Developing a best practice for early intervention in whanau violence In a very difficult meeting, an extremely unpleasant man was concerned about the possible loss of his power and the continuation of his plans and dreams for the future. And I said, yeah well, you should be worried, because according to your philosophy, when you’re dead, you’re dead. But when I’m dead, my mokopuna will be rising. (Personal Communication, Rob Cooper, 2007) 
“Mokopuna Rising” is about claiming space for Maori to define best practice for reducing and avoiding whanau violence1 It is research in progress towards a PhD, being carried out with the Ngati Hine Health Trust, in Te Taitokerau (Northland).

year: 2008