Pseudo-surface based network camera smart control
Network camera is widely used in a lot of fields, such as remote monitoring, video conference. However, in almost network camera systems, the camera remote control is realized by using a remote controller or a personal computer with a crude user interface. This kind of control methods are not effective in the situation such as real time distance class where a smart operation is needed for the teacher. This article proposes a pseudo-surface based control method for network camera remote control. This method can improve the operativeness of the network camera control without using special devices other than a control computer. The effectiveness of this method was proven by a simulation system. In this article the principle of this method is described, and several examples of it are introduced.

title: Design of a real-time interactive tele-exercise classroom for computer exercises over a Gigabit Network
abstract: This paper proposes a tele-exercise classroom for computer exercises over the Japan Gigabit Network. The requirements for constructing the tele-exercise classroom be discussed. The main features of the classroom are (1) a teacher can monitor a strident's operations, (2) give instructions to the student, (3) show a demonstration to the student. Besides, exercise materials and/or problems happening during the exercise class can be presented by using a synchronous/asynchronous white board, and discussions between the teacher and a student (students) can be carried out through interactive real-time video/audio. We present a systems model which shows the configuration of the system, user computer terminal types, system modes, and action modes. In addition, the extendibility of the system is considered in the model.

title: Improvement of the Damaged Thermowell of the Monju Fast-Breeder Reactor Based on Vibration Analysis
abstract: In December 1995, the thermowell in the secondary cooling system of the Japanese fast-breeder reactor Monju was damaged, resulting in a sodium leak. Sodium flow was thought to have produced a vibration in the thermowell that then caused high-cycle fatigue that eventually destroyed the thermowell. Using the finite element method, the natural frequency of the thermowell was found to be approximately 230 Hz, which is in the region of resonance of the fluid vibration. Next, in a theoretical study, the authors altered the position at which the diameter of the thermowell changes and examined the resulting natural frequencies. They also studied the effects of thickness and diameter on the natural frequency of the thermowell and examined the case for a truncated conical thermowell. The results indicate that production of a thermowell that is not affected by vibration due to resonance is possible. This paper recommends improved shapes for the thermowell.

title: E-Mail Services on Hybrid P2P Networks
abstract: As one of the most important services of Internet, e-mail is widely used in both commercial business and personal communication. In this paper, we explore ways to develop e-mail systems on P2P networks to overcome the weakness of traditional server-centric e-mail systems. We propose a framework of e-mail system based on hybrid P2P network, and present three implementations of the proposed framework, each of which has different capability, reliability. Our system is more flexible and reliable than the traditional e-mail systems.

title: Planar Graphs of Maximum Degree Seven are Class I
abstract: In 1965, Vizing proved that planar graphs of maximum degree at least eight have the edge chromatic number equal to their maximum degree. He conjectured the same if the maximum degree is either six or seven. This article proves the maximum degree seven case.

title: Tibetan Language Continuous Speech Recognition Based on Dynamic Bayesian Network
abstract: Dynamic Bayesian Networks (DBN) area subset of the probabilistic graphical models (PGM) which include hidden Markov model (HMM) as a special case. One of the principle weaknesses of HMMs is the independence assumptions on the observed and hidden processes of speech. This paper proposed to use the DBN for Tibetan language continuous speech recognition.The proposed approach is based on structure learning paradigm in DBN framework. This approach has the advantage to guaranty that the resulting model represents speech with higher fidelity than HMM. The results of recognition experiments show that the proposed algorithm has better performance of recognition rate and noise suppression compared with HMM.

title: Silicon Wafer Defect Extraction Based on Morphological Filter and Watershed Algorithm
abstract: Defect extraction techniques are studied regarding the silicon wafer surface defect. We design a new filter based on multiple structuring elements and suggest an improved marker-based and region merging watershed. To begin with, the filter which generalized close-opening and open-closing filter based on the morphological filter with multiple structuring elements is introduced to eliminate the noise and simplify the image and morphological gradient image while preserving the details. And then in order to reduce the over-segmentation of the watershed algorithm, this paper suggests an improved marker-based and region merging method, region average gray value and edge strength criterion is used in merging operation and has a good effect on segmentation. Finally, the improved watershed algorithm is applied to the filtered gradient image to get the defect contours. The experiments show that this method can eliminate the noises and extract accurately location and closed region contours, which lays a good foundation for defect feature extraction and selection.

title: Identification of Multi-dimensional System based on a Novel Criterion
abstract: A device uses two laser beams to assist in parking a vehicle having a windshield at a desired distance relative to a surface forward of the vehicle, such as the wall of a garage. Independent adjustment means are preferably provided for angling one or both of the first and second beams so as to converge in a localized region of the surface forward of the vehicle when the vehicle is positioned at a desired distance. The preferred embodiment further includes means for mounting the device to a visor within the vehicle, such that the first and second beams pass through the windshield. A momentary contact button on a bottom panel of the enclosure may then be used to activate the laser by squeezing the device against the visor, if so mounted. Within the enclosure there is supported a mirror, prism or other light re-directing element in the path of one of the first and second beams prior to exiting enclosure causing the two beams to converge in a localized region of the wall when the vehicle is parked at a desired distance therefrom. The mirror and beamsplitter are preferably disposed on independently adjustable mounts to assist in fixing the desired distance. As a further option, a dispersive optical element such as a lens may be disposed in the path of one of the first and second beams causing that beam to form a line on the surface forward of the vehicle. Method aspects of the invention are also disclosed.