RB模型实例集上置信传播算法的收敛性

置信传播算法求解RB（k,n,α,r_c,p）模型实例时非常有效,几乎能够有效求解接近可满足性相变点的难解实例.然而,因子图带有回路的实例,置信传播算法不总有效,常表现为不收敛.对于这种现象,至今缺少系统的理论解释.置信传播算法是最为基础的信息传播算法,对置信传播算法的收敛性分析是其他信息传播算法收敛性分析的重要基础.在RB（k,n,α,r_c,p）模型中,取k=2,α>（1/k）,r_c>0均为常数,且满足ke^{-（α/（r_c））}≥1.证明了如果p∈（0,n^-2α）,则置信传播算法在RB（k,n,α,r_c,p）模型产生的随机实例集上高概率收敛.最后,在RB（k,n,α,r_c,p）模型上选取了几组不同的数据进行数值模拟,实验结果表明该结论有效.当问题规模n增大时,在RB（k,n,α,r_c,p）模型的可满足区域,实验收敛区间趋于一个固定范围,而理论收敛区间逐渐变窄.原因在于,RB（k,n,α,r_c,p）模型是一个具有增长定义域的随机CSP实例产生模型,不协调赋值的数目与参数p及问题规模n有关.     

面向数值型敏感属性的隐私保护方案

针对现有的个性化隐私匿名技术不能很好地解决数值型敏感属性容易遭受近邻泄漏的问题,提出了一种基于聚类技术的匿名模型——（ε_i,k）-匿名模型.该模型首先基于聚类技术将按升序排列的敏感属性值划分到几个值域区间内;然后,提出了针对数值型敏感属性抵抗近邻泄漏的（ε_i,k）-匿名原则;最后,提出了一种最大桶优先算法来实现（ε_i,k）-匿名原则.实验结果表明,与已有的面向数值型敏感属性抗近邻泄漏方案相比,该匿名方案信息损失降低,算法执行效率提高,可以有效地降低用户隐私泄露风险.     

k-Median近似计算复杂度与局部搜索近似算法分析

k-Median问题的近似算法研究一直是计算机科学工作者关注的焦点,现有研究结果大多是关于欧式空间和Metric空间的,一般距离空间k-Median的结果多年来一直未见.考虑一般距离空间k-Median问题,设d_max/d_min表示k-Median实例中与客户点邻接的最长边长比最短边长的最大者.首先证明d_max/d_min≤ω+ε的k-Median问题不存在近似度小于1+ω-1/e的多项式时间近似算法,除非,由此推出Metric k-Median问题不可近似到1+2/e,除非NP(∈)DTME(N^{O(log logn)}).然后给出k-Median问题的一个局部搜索算法,分析表明,若有d_max/d_min≤ω,则算法的近似度为1+ω-1/2.该结果亦适用于Metric k-Median,ω≤5时,局部搜索算法求解Metric k-Median的近似度为3,好于现有结果3+2/P.通过计算机实验,进一步研究了k-Median局部搜索求解算法的实际计算效果和该算法的改进方法.     

有Mate-Pairs的个体单体型MSR问题的参数化算法

个体单体型MSR(minimum SNP removal)问题是指如何利用个体的基因测序片断数据去掉最少的SNP(single-nucleotide polymorphisms)位点,以确定该个体单体型的计算问题.对此问题,Bafna等人提出了时间复杂度为O(2^kn²m)的算法,其中,m为DNA片断总数,n为SNP位点总数,k为片断中洞(片断中的空值位点)的个数.由于一个Mate-Pair片段中洞的个数可以达到100,因此,在片段数据中有Mate-Pair的情况下,Bafna的算法通常是不可行的.根据片段数据的特点提出了一个时间复杂度为O((n-1)(k₁-1)k₂2^2h+(k₁+1)^2h+nk₂+mk₁)的新算法,其中,k₁为一个片断覆盖的最大SNP位点数(不大于n),k₂为覆盖同一SNP位点的片段的最大数(通常不大于19),h为覆盖同一SNP位点且在该位点取空值的片断的最大数(不大于k₂).该算法的时间复杂度与片断中洞的个数的最大值k没有直接的关系,在有Mate-Pair片断数据的情况下仍然能够有效地进行计算,具有良好的可扩展性和较高的实用价值.     

结合可信度的km-means算法

以K-means为代表的聚类算法被广泛地应用在许多领域, 但是K-means不能直接处理不完整数据集. k_m-means是一种处理不完整数据集的聚类算法, 通过调整局部距离计算方式, 减少不完整数据对聚类过程的影响. 然而k_m-means初始化阶段选取的聚类中心存在较大的不可靠性, 容易陷入局部最优解. 针对此问题, 本文引入可信度, 提出了结合可信度的k_m-means聚类算法, 通过可信度调整距离计算, 增大初始化过程中选取聚类中心的可靠性, 提高聚类算法的准确度. 最后, 通过UCI和UCR数据集验证算法的有效性.     

P2-Packing问题参数算法的改进

P₂-Packing问题是一个典型的NP难问题.目前这个问题的最好结果是时间复杂度为O^*(2^5.301k)的参数算法,其核的大小为15k.通过对P₂-packing问题的结构作进一步分析,提出了改进的核心化算法,得到大小为7k的核,并在此基础上提出了一种时间复杂度为O^*(2^4.142k)的参数算法,大幅度改进了目前文献中的最好结果.     

Goguen命题逻辑系统公理化扩张的Γ-k真度理论及性质

本文首先对n值Goguen命题逻辑进行公理化扩张,Goguen_~,△,记为Π_~,△.利用公式的诱导函数给出公式在k（k任取~或△）连接词下相对于局部有限理论Γ的Γ-k真度的定义;讨论了Π_~,△中Γ-k真度的MP规则、HS规则等相关性质;最后,在Π_~,△中定义了两公式间的Γ-k相似度与Γ-k伪距离,得到了公式在连接词下相对于局部有限理论Γ的Γ-k相似度与Γ-k伪距离所具有的一些良好性质.     

基于DS-Adaboost算法的人脸检测

针对连续Adaboost算法中平滑因子选取的不足,提出了一种动态选取平滑因子的DS-Adaboost算法,该算法对弱分类器输出中的平滑因子ε进行了动态选取,根据W^j₊₁W^j－1比值的大小动态地选择平滑因子,当W^j₊₁W^j－1>1时,ε_j=W^j₊₁,当0j₊₁W^j－1<1时,ε_j=W^j－1。实验表明,DS-Adaboost算法能较好地起到平滑的作用,使得落在同一个区间里面的正样本和负样本的比例都在可以比拟的范围内。     

k-LSAT (k≥3)是NP-完全的

合取范式(conjunctive normal form,简称CNF)公式F是线性公式,如果F中任意两个不同子句至多有一个公共变元.如果F中的任意两个不同子句恰好含有一个公共变元,则称F是严格线性的.所有的严格线性公式均是可满足的,而对于线性公式类LCNF,对应的判定问题LSAT仍然是NP-完全的.LCNF_≥k是子句长度大于或等于k的CNF公式子类,判定问题LSA(≥k)的NP-完全性与LCNF(≥k)中是否含有不可满足公式密切相关.即LSAT_≥k的NP-完全性取决于LCNF_≥k是否含有不可满足公式.S.Porschen等人用超图和拉丁方的方法构造了LCNF_≥3和LCNF_≥4中的不可满足公式,并提出公开问题:对于k≥5,LCNF_≥k是否含有不可满足公式?将极小不可满足公式应用于公式的归约,引入了一个简单的一般构造方法.证明了对于k≥3,k-LCNF含有不可满足公式,从而证明了一个更强的结果:对于k≥3,k-LSAT是NP-完全的.     

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.     

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.