基于节点编码感知的机会转发路由协议

针对现有考虑节点编码机会的编码感知路由协议Ex CAR(a coding-aware routing protocol termed extended coding aware routing)在无线链路不稳定的情况下转发节点集内的节点在计算编码机会时可能产生误判,以及在转发节点集内选择最优编码节点时需要交换大量的数据包缓存信息会导致较大的端到端时延和网络开销等问题,提出一种适用于多跳无线网络的节点编码感知机会转发路由协议NAOFP(node network coding aware opportunistic forwarding routing protocol)。NAOFP协议通过引入基于侦听概率的附加ID信息添加机制和转发节点集的最优转发节点选择机制,提高了网络吞吐量和编码包的解码成功率,减小了数据包的平均端到端时延。仿真结果表明,与Ex CAR协议相比,NAOFP协议在网络吞吐量、平均端到端时延、编码包的解码成功率等方面的性能均得到了有效的改善。     

多跳无线网络中反馈式机会路由研究

提出多跳无线网络中反馈式机会路由(FOR).给出基于EPDTX指标的转发候选集产生策略,有效地做到了减少网络重发包数和传输时间消耗的平衡.根据候选集中节点ACK返回情况,分析网络局部拥塞状况,动态调整转发候选集和转发优先级,并给出基于ACK反馈的启发式候选集产生算法.仿真试验表明,FOR比传统路由算法(AODV)和极端机会路由算法(ExOR)多跳传输性能上有明显提升,并具有较强的抗网络拥塞能力.     

应用累积系数确认的网络编码机会路由协议

在无线mesh网络中,机会路由通过高效使用无线传输的广播特性显著地提高了无线网络的吞吐量.引入网络编码,使得机会路由协议可以避免复杂的调度,更加易于实现.然而,网络编码的引入给机会路由协议带来新的问题：转发节点应该发送多少编码包?MORE等协议依据平均链路状况信息来预计节点转发编码包数目的方法,无法准确判定发送的冗余.以CCACK为代表的研究采用逐跳反馈的方式来减少编码包的冗余发送.首先,针对采用正交向量确认的CCACK机制进行分析,说明了CCACK尽管可以减少确认开销,减少误判,但却带来了“信息空间已覆盖而无法正交”的漏判问题.在此基础上,提出了一种基于累积编码系数反馈确认的网络编码机会路由协议CFACK.该确认机制中转发节点通过侦听下游节点的编码系数向量,并与来自上游节点的编码系数向量进行相关性分析,从而获知下游节点信息是否覆盖自身信息.证明了在无差错网络环境下该确认机制不存在误判和漏判的可能,同时,在有差错网络环境下对该确认机制的有效性进行了分析.结果表明：在一般节点分布情况下,利用额外的一次携带确认,可以确保90%以上的准确性.仿真测试结果表明：CFACK相比CCACK,显著提高了网络的吞吐量,平均提高率为72.2%,同时在编码计算、存储和包头开销上都少于CCACK.     

流内编码中考虑链路相关性的机会路由机制

现存的结合网络编码的机会路由协议假设无线链路传输是相互独立的,但是相关研究表明无线链路传输具有相关性。链路相关性会影响节点转发编码包的次数以及转发节点的选取,进而降低协议的性能表现。对此,提出了一种流内编码中考虑链路相关性的机会路由机制。在该机制中,节点周期性收集邻居节点的反馈信息以衡量链路相关性,并由此准确计算节点期望转发次数进而选取总转发次数更少的转发节点集合。仿真实验表明,该机制能显著降低网络中的发送冗余,提高网络的整体吞吐量。     

面向多跳无线网络的无冲突MAC协议

多跳无线网络中隐藏节点导致节点之间的冲突频繁、数据重传率高、网络吞吐量下降.而802.11 DCF 中的RTS/CTS(ready-to-send/clear-to-send)机制不能有效地防止隐藏节点,特别是随着网络中节点通信速率的提高,由 于节点的信噪比要求也相应提高,接收节点受到更大范围内隐藏节点的干涉,RTS/CTS 机制防止隐藏节点的效率急剧降低.首先,在考虑网络积累干涉以及环境噪音的情况下分析了多跳无线网络中的隐藏节点问题.然后,提出一种双信道无冲突MAC(media access control)协议DCCFMA(double channel collision free media access).DCCFMA 协议采用双信道结构,接收节点根据数据信道中发送节点的信号强度动态调节控制信道的发射功率,以完全覆盖接收节点周围所有的隐藏节点,保证接收节点在接收过程中不受干涉.DCCFMA 协议能够有效地解决多跳无线网络中的隐藏节点问题.仿真结果表明,与802.11DCF 相比,DCCFMA 机制下的平均网络吞吐量增加了24%.     

针对大规模无线多跳网络的鱼眼机会路由协议

考虑到无线网络中广播特性、丢包特性、节点移动等对网络性能的影响,提出一种针对大规模无线多跳网络的鱼眼机会路由协议。在机会路由的基础上加入鱼眼技术,减少链路状态更新信息。在鱼眼路由表中加入链路传输概率,得到转发列表,并且简化机会路由协议的报文头结构,从而实现高效的数据传输。NS2仿真结果表明,该协议能降低网络端到端延时,提高网络吞吐量。     

无线Mesh网中编码感知组播路由协议CAMR

网络编码是一种能够提高网络吞吐量的新技术,将网络编码应用于无线Mesh网组播对Mesh网络进一步实用化有重要意义.编码感知路由是一种能够充分识别和利用网络中的编码机会的路由.虽然已有若干个基于网络编码的单播路由协议,但无线网络中编码机会并没有被充分利用,到目前为止还没有无线Mesh网络中的编码感知组播路由协议.提出一个编码感知组播路由协议CAMR(coding-aware multicast routing).CAMR协议利用了一个新奇的编码感知路由度量CAM(coding-awarerouting metric),可以度量无线Mesh网络中节点的实际编码机会和编码能力的大小.基于CAM设计的CAMR协议可以充分利用无线Mesh网络中节点的编码机会,提高了无线Mesh网络组播的吞吐量.模拟实验验证了CAMR协议的优势及其有效性.     

一种基于IEEE 802.11e的多跳无线网络拥塞控制协议

多跳无线网络中网络拥塞的出现将严重降低网络的性能。基于802.11e提供的区分业务类型的信道接入优先级机制,提出了一种对尽力而为(best-effort)类型业务动态调整其优先级进行网络拥塞控制的协议。该算法的主要思想是对发生网络拥塞的节点提升其业务流传输的优先级使其获得更多的传输机会以缓解拥塞状况,并对严重的网络拥塞状况采取反向施压的策略降低上游节点业务流的转发速率。仿真结果表明,该算法有效地提高了网络重负载情况下的吞吐量。     

基于流间编码的机会路由转发节点集选择算法

针对流间网络编码与机会路由结合时编码机会与转发节点数目之间的矛盾,提出一种基于流间网络编码的机会路由转发节点集选择算法FNSA。采用发送可变长报文探测包的方法获取更加准确的数据包成功发送概率,定量分析链路数据成功传输概率、传输次数和转发节点的个数之间的关系,确立最佳转发节点数目,选取最佳转发节点集。将该算法应用于编码感知机会路由协议CAOR,仿真实验结果表明,采用定长探测包时(α=0),网络吞吐量性能有约5%的提升;采用可变长报文探测包时(α=0.1),网络吞吐量性能有约9%的提升。     

无线Mesh网中网络编码感知的低时延路由

网络编码技术可以显著提高无线Mesh网的传输性能.为此,提出一个在组播通信中基于网络编码的无线Mesh网低时延传输路由.文中引入了关键节点和超关键节点的概念和相应的选取算法.该协议以下一跳的节点是否是超关键节点或关键节点作为路由判据,下一跳的路由节点优先选择超关键节点,其次选关键节点,最后才选普通节点,这样可以增加网络编码机会,实现低时延路由.通过举例、性能分析和仿真实验表明,该协议能更好地支持网络编码,在提高组播吞吐量的前提下,显著减少了传输时延.     

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.