Unreliable numbers: error and harm induced by bad design can be reduced by better design

Number entry is a ubiquitous activity and is often performed in safety- and mission-critical procedures, such as healthcare, science, finance, aviation and in many other areas. We show that Monte Carlo methods can quickly and easily compare the reliability of different number entry systems. A surprising finding is that many common, widely used systems are defective, and induce unnecessary human error. We show that Monte Carlo methods enable designers to explore the implications of normal and unexpected operator behaviour, and to design systems to be more resilient to use error. We demonstrate novel designs with improved resilience, implying that the common problems identified and the errors they induce are avoidable.     

Low complexity quantum private queries protocol

Private information retrieval(PIR) is an important privacy protection issue of secure multi-party computation, but the PIR protocols based on classical cryptography are vulnerable because of new technologies,such as quantum computing and cloud computing. The quantum private queries(QPQ) protocols available, however, has a high complexity and is inefficient in the face of large database. This paper, based on the QKD technology which is mature now, proposes a novel QPQ protocol utilizing the key dilution and auxiliary parameter. Only N quits are required to be sent in the quantum channel to generate the raw key, then the straight k bits in the raw key are added bitwise to dilute the raw key, and a final key is consequently obtained to encrypt the database. By flexible adjusting of auxiliary parameters θ and k, privacy is secured and the query success ratio is improved. Feasibility and performance analyses indicate that the protocol has a high success ratio in first-trial query and is easy to implement, and that the communication complexity of O(N) is achieved.     

Reality-based interaction affecting mental workload in virtual reality mental arithmetic training

ABSTRACT

The concept of digital game-based learning (DGBL) evolves rapidly together with technological enhancements of virtual reality (VR) and smart phones. However, the mental workload (MWL) that VR-training applications demand and motivational qualities originating from user experience (UX) should be identified in order to create effective and enjoyable training/learning challenges that fit with individual users’ capabilities. This study examined the effects of reality-based interaction (RBI) and VR on measures of student motivation and MWL, in a mental arithmetic game for secondary school pupils. In a randomised controlled trial with sixty school children, a mental arithmetic game was tested with three different interaction and two different presentation methods – VR RBI, VR head-mounted-display tapping and tablet flick-gesture. Results found a significant effect of RBI on MWL but no differences in enjoyment of training were found between VR-experience and tablet training-experience. In fact, adding the gaming-context to the mental arithmetic task created an enjoyable, motivating experience regardless of presentation or interaction-style.     

基于击键动力学和口令的双因素用户验证

提出基于击键动力学和口令的一种新的身份验证方法，该方法监视用户在输入口令时的用户击键特征的有关数据，通过采用监视键盘输入时一种新的三键持续时间的击键特征表示，用一种表示用户节奏的相对击键速度的距离衡量方式，在正常样本上建立用户模式，然后用新样本与用户模式的距离匹配情况来验证用户身份的合法性。实验表明该方法简单实用，识别效率高。     

基于TS101的PCI接口高速数据采集系统的设计

给出了基于TS101和PCI的双通道数据采集处理系统的设计方案。首先介绍了ADI公司新型数字信号处理(DSP)微处理器TS101和FLYBY数据传输模式,阐述了系统结构和工作原理,最后对如何利用TS101的FLYBY接口提高数据采集、存取效率和数据系统的逻辑控制进行了详细的论述。     

串行及并行A/D转换器在高速数据采集中的采样差别性分析

串行和并行接口模式是A/D转换器诸多分类中的一种,但却是应用中器件选择的一个重要指标.在同样的转换分辨率及转换速度的前提下,不同的接口方式不但影响了电路结构,更重要的是将在高速数据采集的过程中对采样周期产生较大影响.本文通过12位串行ADC ADS7822和并行ADC ADS774与AT89C51的接口电路,给出二者采样时间的差异性.     

MAX3100在80C196串口扩展中的应用

介绍采用新型的UART器件MAX3100为Intel单片机80C196扩展串口，给出了硬件设计和软件编程，并对关键技术进行了说明。     

通用绘图软件NuSlides中的面向对象的用户界面设计

本文描述在Ｕｎｉｘ环境下开发的通用绘图软件ＮｕＳｌｉｄｅ中的图形用户界面的设计思想和实际方法。其特点是基子面向对象的技术，提供多窗口、菜单驱动、选择面板、键盘输入等多种才法。该图形用户界面具有灵活性、可扩充性和易使用性。