Real-time congestion prediction for urban arterials using adaptive data-driven methods

Multimedia Tools and Applications - Congestion prediction can support traffic departments to take effective traffic management measures, and it aids users to adopt smarter trip strategies,...     

Band selection for hyperspectral images using probabilistic memetic algorithm

Band selection plays an important role in identifying the most useful and valuable information contained in the hyperspectral images for further data analysis such as classification, clustering, etc. Memetic algorithm (MA), among other metaheuristic search methods, has been shown to achieve competitive performances in solving the NP-hard band selection problem. In this paper, we propose a formal probabilistic memetic algorithm for band selection, which is able to adaptively control the degree of global exploration against local exploitation as the search progresses. To verify the effectiveness of the proposed probabilistic mechanism, empirical studies conducted on five well-known hyperspectral images against two recently proposed state-of-the-art MAs for band selection are presented.     

Quantum image encryption based on generalized affine transform and logistic map

Quantum circuits of the generalized affine transform are devised based on the novel enhanced quantum representation of digital images. A novel quantum image encryption algorithm combining the generalized affine transform with logistic map is suggested. The gray-level information of the quantum image is encrypted by the XOR operation with a key generator controlled by the logistic map, while the position information of the quantum image is encoded by the generalized affine transform. The encryption keys include the independent control parameters used in the generalized affine transform and the logistic map. Thus, the key space is large enough to frustrate the possible brute-force attack. Numerical simulations and analyses indicate that the proposed algorithm is realizable, robust and has a better performance than its classical counterpart in terms of computational complexity.     

Smooth trajectory planning for a parallel manipulator with joint friction and jerk constraints

In order to achieve better tracking accuracy effectively, a new smooth and near time-optimal trajectory planning approach is proposed for a parallel manipulator subject to kinematic and dynamic constraints. The complete dynamic model is constructed with consideration of all joint frictions. The presented planning problem can be solved efficiently by formulating a new limitation curve for dynamic constraints and a reduced form for jerk constraints. The motion trajectory is planned with quartic and quintic polynomial splines in Cartesian space and septuple polynomial splines in joint space. Experimental results show that smaller tracking error can be obtained. The developed method can be applied to any robots with analytical inverse kinematic and dynamic solutions.     

Secure three-party computational protocols for triangle area

In this work, we have put forth two different protocols to address a concrete secure multi-party computational (MPC) problem related to a triangle, of which the coordinates of the three vertices are confidentially kept by the three participants, respectively. The three parties wish to collaboratively compute the area of this triangle while preserving their own coordinate privacy. As one of the merits, our protocols employ weaker assumptions of the existence of pseudorandom generators. In particular, unlike massive secure MPC protocols that rely a lot on oblivious transfer, ours utilize a new computing idea called “pseudorandom-then-rounding” method to avoid this burdensome obstacle. The two protocols are based on different theorems, while they both make use of the same underlying idea. At last, we provide a detailed proof for the first protocol by a series of security reductions of our newly defined games, which seems somewhat stronger than the previous simulation-based proofs and a proof sketch for the second one. Analysis and discussion about the reasons are provided as well to round off our work.     

SleepExplorer: a visualization tool to make sense of correlations between personal sleep data and contextual factors

Getting enough quality sleep is a key part of a healthy lifestyle. Many people are tracking their sleep through mobile and wearable technology, together with contextual information that may influence sleep quality, like exercise, diet, and stress. However, there is limited support to help people make sense of this wealth of data, i.e., to explore the relationship between sleep data and contextual data. We strive to bridge this gap between sleep-tracking and sense-making through the design of SleepExplorer, a web-based tool that helps individuals understand sleep quality through multi-dimensional sleep structure and explore correlations between sleep data and contextual information. Based on a two-week field study with 12 participants, this paper offers a rich understanding on how technology can support sense-making on personal sleep data: SleepExplorer organizes a flux of sleep data into sleep structure, guides sleep-tracking activities, highlights connections between sleep and contributing factors, and supports individuals in taking actions. We discuss challenges and opportunities to inform the work of researchers and designers creating data-driven health and well-being applications.     

基于多传感器的实训室智能管理系统的设计与实现

针对应用化学、冷链仓储、电工电子、报关模拟等专业实训室的工作特点和工作要求,设计开发了一套基于Android平台的实训室智能管理控制系统。介绍了系统的组成与工作原理、软件开发与硬件设计方案。基于Android平台的实训室智能控制系统实现了实训室及设备的智能控制,为实训室设备管理、人员管理和教学管理提供了方便,并为实训室的安全提供保障,提高了设备的使用效率。     

图谱法脑部MRI图像自动分割技术发展及应用

脑部MRI图像自动分割是计算机技术运用于医学上的一个典 型工作,脑部图像分割技术对于人类研究脑部疾病具有重要意义。虽然有一些非常广泛应用 的图像分割方法,如阈值法、区域增长法、聚类法等,但在脑部MRI图像分割中,这些方法 都 没有图谱法具有更为实际的医学研究与临床价值。本文回顾了脑部图像配准、分割的发展历 程,介绍了图谱分割算法的发展及基本原理,以及当前比较前沿的多图谱分割系统的组成和 应用。最后本文对图谱法脑部自动分割在实际临床医学中的应用前景作了总结和展望。     

针对有向图的局部扩展的重叠社区发现算法

当前社区发现算法主要是针对无向图研究社区结构,但在实际复杂网络中,链接关系时常表现出非对称性或方向性,比如Twitter的用户关注关系,文献网络的引 用关系,网页之间的超链接关系等应用网络。因此,本文依据信息在复杂网络中的传播规律和流动方向性,提出了k-Path共社区邻近相似性概念及计算方法,用于衡量结点在同一社区的相似性程度,并给出了把有向图转换为带方向权值的无向图的方法。基于带权无向图提出了一种从局部扩展来探测社区的重叠社区发现算法(Local and wave-like extension algorithm of detecting overlapping community, LWS-OCD)。在真实数据集上的实验表明,共社区邻近相似性概念实现了有向到无向的合理转换,而且提高了社区结点的聚集效果,LWS-OCD算法能够有效地发现带权无向图中的重叠社区。     

大数据关联关系度量研究综述

大数据关联性分析是大数据挖掘的基础,一个好的关联性度量是实施关联分析的关键。本文首先指出大数据时代关联度量面临的挑战和研究现状,从关联关系度量的构造角度出发,对现有的关联关系度量进行整理,归纳总结了这些关联关系的性质和适用条件。在回顾关联度量发展历程的基础上,结合大数据时代关联关系的特点,提出构造关联度量可能满足的条件。最后针对多模态数据关联关系度量的若干问题进行探讨和梳理,从3个角度出发,提出应对多模态数据空间转换的挑战,以引起对该领域更深入的思考与研究工作,从而促进大数据挖掘工作的进展。