EDF统一调度硬实时周期任务和偶发任务的可调度性判定算法

现有的硬实时周期任务和非周期任务的混合调度方法都没有保证非周期任务的实时性,所以不适合调度具有强实时要求的偶发任务.通过分析和计算EDF算法调度偶发任务所占用的空闲时间和挪用时间,以及调度后对空闲时间和最大可挪用时间的影响,提出一种采用EDF算法统一调度硬实时周期任务和偶发任务时的可调度性充分判定算法.最后用仿真实验得出了该算法在不同系统负载下的判定准确率和偶发任务的平均响应时间.     

偶发实时系统可调度性分析问题的整数规划方法

偶发实时任务最早截止期优先（earliest deadline first,简称EDF）可调度分析是实时系统领域经典的NP困难问题.现有的伪多项式时间判定算法（pseudo-polynomail time decision algorithm,简称PTDA）均局限于利用率U严格小于1的同步任务系统.对于U≤1的同步系统或更加困难的异步系统,现有PTDA则不再适用.针对以上问题,为同步和异步两类实时系统建立了统一的整数规划模型,其规模并不依赖于利用率U的取值.基于多面体理论证明了模型维数和极大诱导不等式,进而提出了同/异步系统上EDF可调度性分析问题统一的多项式时间线性松弛求解方法.实验结果表明,该方法能够获得较紧的问题解下界,在异步和同步系统中,线性松弛解与最优解之间的平均百分界差gap分别为0.78%和1.27%.另外,随机生成了大量同步和异步系统的算例,用于该算法和传统算法进行性能比较.对于同步算例,实验结果表明,在U>0.99时,该算法能够对70%的算例给出判定结果,算法性能与QPA算法相比有指数级提升.对于异步算例,实验结果表明,该算法能够对近96%的算例给出可调度性判定.与传统算法相比,该方法将不能判定可调度性的算例比例平均降低了29.27%.对于剩余的4%的算例,该算法将可调度上界的值平均降低了近10⁴倍.     

一类可分离SAT问题的O(1.890n)精确算法

布尔可满足性问题（SAT）是指对于给定的布尔公式,是否存在一个可满足的真值指派.这是第1个被证明的NP完全问题,一般认为不存在多项式时间算法,除非P=NP.学者们大都研究了子句长度不超过k的SAT问题（k-SAT）,从全局搜索到局部搜索,给出了大量的相对有效算法,包括随机算法和确定算法.目前,最好算法的时间复杂度不超过O（（2-2/k）ⁿ）,当k=3时,最好算法时间复杂度为O（1.308ⁿ）.而对于更一般的与子句长度k无关的SAT问题,很少有文献涉及.引入了一类可分离SAT问题,即3-正则可分离可满足性问题（3-RSSAT）,证明了3-RSSAT是NP完全问题,给出了一般SAT问题3-正则可分离性的O（1.890ⁿ）判定算法.然后,利用矩阵相乘算法的研究成果,给出了3-RSSAT问题的O（1.890ⁿ）精确算法,该算法与子句长度无关.     

工作流系统带权角色与周期时间访问控制模型

带权角色激活任务和周期时间授权是工作流系统访问控制研究尚未解决的核心问题.以基于角色的访问控制模型为基础,提出了一种新的工作流系统带权角色与周期时间访问控制模型WRPTAC(weighted role and periodic time access control).讨论了周期时间表示方法,定义了工作流系统授权新概念和时态授权推导规则,给出了时间复杂度为O(n²)的时态授权推导规则一致性验证图论算法,并定义了任务激活约束规则.它能够表达复杂的工作流系统访问控制约束.     

背包类问题的并行O(25n/6)时间-空间-处理机折衷

将串行动态二表算法应用于并行三表算法的设计中,提出一种求解背包、精确的可满足性和集覆盖等背包类NP完全问题的并行三表六子表算法.基于EREW-PRAM模型,该算法可使用O(2^n/8)的处理机在O(2^7n/16)的时间和O(2^13n/48)的空间求解n维背包类问题,其时间-空间-处理机折衷为O(2^5n/6).与现有文献的性能对比分析表明,该算法极大地提高了并行求解背包类问题的时间-空间-处理机折衷性能.由于该算法能够破解更高维数的背包类公钥和数字水印系统,其结论在密钥分析领域具有一定的理论和实际意义.     

一种高效频繁子图挖掘算法

由于在频繁项集和频繁序列上取得的成功,数据挖掘技术正在着手解决结构化模式挖掘问题--频繁子图挖掘.诸如化学、生物学、计算机网络和WWW等应用技术都需要挖掘此类模式.提出了一种频繁子图挖掘的新算法.该算法通过对频繁子树的扩展,避免了图挖掘过程中高代价的计算过程.目前最好的频繁子图挖掘算法的时间复杂性是O(n³·2ⁿ),其中,n是图集中的频繁边数.提出算法的时间复杂性是O〔2ⁿ·n^2.5／logn〕,性能提高了O(√n·logn)倍.实验结果也证实了这一理论分析.     

背包问题的最优并行算法

利用分治策略,提出一种基于SIMD共享存储计算机模型的并行背包问题求解算法.算法允许使用O(2^n/4)^1-ε个并行处理机单元,0≤ε≤1,O(2^n/2)个存储单元,在O(2^n/4(2^n/4)^ε)时间内求解n维背包问题,算法的成本为O(2^n/2).将提出的算法与已有文献结论进行对比表明,该算法改进了已有文献的相应结果,是求解背包问题的成本最优并行算法.同时还指出了相关文献主要结论的错误.     

RNA二级结构预测中动态规划的优化和有效并行

基于最小自由能模型的方法是计算生物学中RNA二级结构预测的主要方法,而计算最小自由能的动态规划算法需要O(n⁴)的时间,其中n是RNA序列的长度.目前有两种降低时间复杂度的策略:限制二级结构中内部环的大小不超过k,得到O(n²×k²)算法;Lyngso方法根据环的能量规则,不限制环的大小,在O(n3)的时间内获得近似最优解.通过使用额外的O(n)的空间,计算内部环中的冗余计算大为减少,从而在同样不限制环大小的情况下,在O(n³)的时间内能够获得最优解.然而,优化后的算法仍然非常耗时,通过有效的负载平衡方法,在机群系统上实现并行程序.实验结果表明,并行程序获得了很好的加速比.     

长释放时间间隔优先的混合任务调度算法

针对混合任务实时调度的需求和MUF算法的局限性,提出了一种长释放时间间隔优先的混合任务实时调度算法LRIF,该算法除了可对周期性硬实时任务提供调度保证外,同时还可确保非周期性软实时任务的可调度率。论文还提出了LRIF调度算法的可调度性分析方法,并讨论了LRIF调度算法的实现方法。     

基于最优虚拟截止日期多处理器混合时序调度

为提高混合临界系统实时调度有效性,提出基于最优虚拟截止日期的多处理器混合时序调度算法.将现有非抢占最早截止时间可调度性测试算法推广到混合临界多处理器系统,引入时序保证技术,确保系统在两个不同临界值间过渡;将所提可调度性测试扩展到混合临界系统,利用系统级截止期缩减参数控制,设计最优虚拟截止日期分配策略.仿真结果表明,采用最优虚拟截止时间分配策略可调度性测试可发现大量额外可调度任务集,实现混合临界多处理器非抢占调度性能提升.     

Only connect: teaching, technology and telesis

Abstract This paper describes an approach to the design of interactive multimedia materials being developed in a European Community project. The developmental process is seen as a dialogue between technologists and teachers. This dialogue is often problematic because of the differences in training, experience and culture between them. Conditions needed for fruitful dialogue are described and the generic model for learning design used in the project is explained.     

European Community policy and the market

Abstract This paper starts with some reflections on the policy considerations and priorities which are shaping European Commission (EC) research programmes. Then it attempts to position the current projects which seek to capitalise on information and communications technologies for learning in relation to these priorities and the apparent realities of the marketplace. It concludes that while there are grounds to be optimistic about the contribution EC programmes can make to the efficiency and standard of education and training, they are still too technology driven.     

一种自适应子融合集成多分类器方法

融合集成方法已经广泛应用在模式识别领域,然而一些基分类器实时性能稳定性较差,导致多分类器融合性能差,针对上述问题本文提出了一种新的基于多分类器的子融合集成分类器系统。该方法考虑在度量层融合层次之上通过对各类基多分类器进行动态选择,票数最多的类别作为融合系统中对特征向量识别的类别,构成一种新的自适应子融合集成分类器方法。实验表明,该方法比传统的分类器以及分类融合方法识别准确率明显更高,具有更好的鲁棒性。     

Avoiding semantic and temporal gaps in developing software intensive systems

Development of software intensive systems (systems) in practice involves a series of self-contained phases for the lifecycle of a system. Semantic and temporal gaps, which occur among phases and among developer disciplines within and across phases, hinder the ongoing development of a system because of the interdependencies among phases and among disciplines. Such gaps are magnified among systems that are developed at different times by different development teams, which may limit reuse of artifacts of systems development and interoperability among the systems. This article discusses such gaps and a systems development process for avoiding them.     

Designing economic np control charts: A programmed simulation approach

This paper presents control charts models and the necessary simulation software for the location of economic values of the control parameters. The simulation program is written in FORTRAN, requires only 10K of main storage, and can run on most mini and micro computers. Two models are presented - one describes the process when it is operating at full capacity and the other when the process is operating under capacity. The models allow the product quality to deteriorate to a further level before an existing out-of-control state is detected, and they can also be used in situations where no prior knowledge exists of the out-of-control causes and the resulting proportion defectives.     

The development of robot art

Going through a few examples of robot artists who are recognized worldwide, we try to analyze the deepest meaning of what is called “robot art” and the related art field definition. We also try to highlight its well-marked borders, such as kinetic sculptures, kinetic art, cyber art, and cyberpunk. A brief excursion into the importance of the context, the message, and its semiotics is also provided, case by case, together with a few hints on the history of this discipline in the light of an artistic perspective. Therefore, the aim of this article is to try to summarize the main characteristics that might classify robot art as a unique and innovative discipline, and to track down some of the principles by which a robotic artifact can or cannot be considered an art piece in terms of social, cultural, and strictly artistic interest. This work was presented in part at the 13th International Symposium on Artificial Life and Robotics, Oita, Japan, January 31–February 2, 2008     

Explanation and prediction: an architecture for default and abductive reasoning

Although there are many arguments that logic is an appropriate tool for artificial intelligence, there has been a perceived problem with the monotonicity of classical logic. This paper elaborates on the idea that reasoning should be viewed as theory formation where logic tells us the consequences of our assumptions. The two activities of predicting what is expected to be true and explaining observations are considered in a simple theory formation framework. Properties of each activity are discussed, along with a number of proposals as to what should be predicted or accepted as reasonable explanations. An architecture is proposed to combine explanation and prediction into one coherent framework. Algorithms used to implement the system as well as examples from a running implementation are given.     

Three Process Perspectives: Organizations, Teams, and People

This paper provides the author's personal views and perspectives on software process improvement. Starting with his first work on technology assessment in IBM over 20 years ago, Watts Humphrey describes the process improvement work he has been directly involved in. This includes the development of the early process assessment methods, the original design of the CMM, and the introduction of the Personal Software Process (PSP)^SM and Team Software Process (TSP){^SM}. In addition to describing the original motivation for this work, the author also reviews many of the problems he and his associates encountered and why they solved them the way they did. He also comments on the outstanding issues and likely directions for future work. Finally, this work has built on the experiences and contributions of many people. Mr. Humphrey only describes work that he was personally involved in and he names many of the key contributors. However, so many people have been involved in this work that a full list of the important participants would be impractical.     

基于复小波噪声方差显著修正的SAR图像去噪

提出了一种基于复小波域统计建模与噪声方差估计显著性修正相结合的合成孔径雷达(Synthetic Aperture Radar,SAR)图像斑点噪声滤波方法。该方法首先通过对数变换将乘性噪声模型转化为加性噪声模型,然后对变换后的图像进行双树复小波变换(Dualtree Complex Wavelet Transform,DCWT),并对复数小波系数的统计分布进行建模。在此先验分布的基础上,通过运用贝叶斯估计方法从含噪系数中恢复原始系数,达到滤除噪声的目的。实验结果表明该方法在去除噪声的同时保留了图像的细节信息,取得了很好的降噪效果。     

How do children do mathematics with LOGO?

Abstract  This paper considers some results of a study designed to investigate the kinds of mathematical activity undertaken by children (aged between 8 and 11) as they learned to program in LOGO. A model of learning modes is proposed, which attempts to describe the ways in which children used and acquired understanding of the programming/mathematical concepts involved. The remainder of the paper is concerned with discussing the validity and limitations of the model, and its implications for further research and curriculum development.