Representational power of restricted boltzmann machines and deep belief networks

Deep belief networks (DBN) are generative neural network models with many layers of hidden explanatory factors, recently introduced by Hinton, Osindero, and Teh (2006) along with a greedy layer-wise unsupervised learning algorithm. The building block of a DBN is a probabilistic model called a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), used to represent one layer of the model. Restricted Boltzmann machines are interesting because inference is easy in them and because they have been successfully used as building blocks for training deeper models. We first prove that adding hidden units yields strictly improved modeling power, while a second theorem shows that RBMs are universal approximators of discrete distributions. We then study the question of whether DBNs with more layers are strictly more powerful in terms of representational power. This suggests a new and less greedy criterion for training RBMs within DBNs.     

LCD motion‐blur estimation using different measurement methods

Abstract— The primary goal of this study was to find a measurement method for motion blur which is easy to carry out and gives results that can be reproduced from one lab to another. This method should be able to also take into account methods for reduction of motion blur such as backlight flashing. Two methods have been compared. The first method uses a high‐speed camera that permits us to directly picture the blurred‐edge profile. The second one exploits the mathematical analysis of the motion‐blur formation to construct the blurred‐edge profile from the temporal step response. Measurement results and method proposals are given and discussed.     

Honeycomb Wachspress finite elements for structural topology optimization

Traditionally, standard Lagrangian-type finite elements, such as linear quads and triangles, have been the elements of choice in the field of topology optimization. However, finite element meshes with these conventional elements exhibit the well-known “checkerboard” pathology in the iterative solution of topology optimization problems. A feasible alternative to eliminate such long-standing problem consists of using hexagonal (honeycomb) elements with Wachspress-type shape functions. The features of the hexagonal mesh include two-node connections (i.e. two elements are either not connected or connected by two nodes), and three edge-based symmetry lines per element. In contrast, quads can display one-node connections, which can lead to checkerboard; and only have two edge-based symmetry lines. In addition, Wachspress rational shape functions satisfy the partition of unity condition and lead to conforming finite element approximations. We explore the Wachspress-type hexagonal elements and present their implementation using three approaches for topology optimization: element-based, continuous approximation of material distribution, and minimum length-scale through projection functions. Examples are presented that demonstrate the advantages of the proposed element in achieving checkerboard-free solutions and avoiding spurious fine-scale patterns from the design optimization process.     

现代平面广告造型元素由直白表现到婉转传达——隐喻广告的出现和成熟

在现代平面广告造型元素表现的发展与演变过程中,最不容忽视的就是广告作品由基础阶段的直白表现发展到了婉转传达的更高层次。隐喻广告异军突起,成为有效的传播手段。隐喻广告想走的更远,还需从业人员提升驾驭设计的能力,在造型元素的应用原理理论上做深度研究,在更广泛和更紧密的专业领域汲取营养,并且在广告学理论诉诸隐喻广告设计实践方面做些有效的探索。     

面向3DTV的高分辨率摄像机阵列设计与实现

当前摄像机阵列采集的视频分辨率与帧率普遍不高,还不能满足制作高质量3DTV节目的需要。设计与实现了一种高分辨率摄像机阵列,可以依据应用需要,自由配置为27fps帧率1280×1024分辨率,或93fps帧率640×480分辨率两种模式。讨论了该摄像机阵列的总体结构设计、摄像机单元设计、同步控制机制与实时存储技术等。     

新的仿生算法:蟑螂算法

通过模拟蟑螂的觅食行为,提出蟑螂算法(Cockroach Swarm Optimization,CSO)。算法充分利用了蟑螂社会的平等特性和群体智慧。食物再分配、回巢等策略的使用使算法具有较强的全局搜索和局部搜索能力。以TSP问题为例对算法进行仿真测试,实验证明算法有效且优于存在的离散粒子群算法(Discrete Particle Swarm Optimization,PSO)。     

基于I-Miner的聚类分析研究

数据挖掘是当今数据库系统研究和应用领域中的热点问题.聚类是数据挖掘中的核心问题.I-Miner是一个企业级的数据挖掘工具,利用I-Miner软件进行聚类分析,将聚类结果呈现丰富的可视化效果,通过S语言拓展软件功能,解决应用的特殊需求.     

Hair dysplasia in oculo-dento-digital syndrome. Apropos of a mother-daughter case

Oculo-dento-digital syndrome (SODD) as defined by Meyer-Schwickerath in 1957 is a rare entity (84 cases) which belongs to ectodermal dysplasias. It consists of: the characteristic features (long face, pinched nose); syndactyly; ocular, dental and bone abnormalities. This entity is usually transmitted on the autosomal dominant mode. We report two cases (a mother and daughter) with polymalformations which we classed as SODD. Furthermore, agenesis of lacrimal duct and genitourinary abnormalities were noted. The mother had a very particular complex hair shaft dysplasia (incomplete pili torti, "tiger tail" aspect, fractures) with alopecia since she was fifteen years old. The daughter's hair was normal at birth. In SODD, fine and sparse hair is often observed (44 p. 100). Only one patient had hair shaft investigation under polarized light: pili annulati and monilethrix were described but not found in our cases. These two reports incite to the systematic hair shaft study in SODD as other ectodermal dysplasia syndromes.     

Use of the omentum in the treatment of chronic thoracic empyema

Thoracic empyema (development of suppuration in the thoracic cavity, usually after pneumonectomy) remains a serious complication which is difficult to treat. Failure of classical procedures (lavage-drainage) in the treatment of certain forms of pleural empyema (post-pulmonary resections), with or without associated fistula, led the authors to use the pedicled omental flaps filling material for the chronic empyema cavity. They report their experience (6 cases over a period of 4 years) and define the indications. Omentoplasty has a real place, next to myoplasty, in the therapeutic arsenal for chronic empyema due to its detersion capacity, particularly useful in a "septic" context and because of its volume which is usually sufficient in retracted cavities. The existence of an associated bronchial fistula, history of radiotherapy, posterolateral thoracostomy (sectioned latissimus dorsi) are additional reasons to prefer omentoplasty over myoplasty.     

Dynamique des lasers à fibre dopée à I’erbium

The dynamics of the erbium doped fiber laser is analysed both experimentally and theoretically. This laser operates spontaneously in self-pulsing, in sinusoidal or in CW regime. Experiments have allowed to determine the control parameters : the cavity losses, the pumping rate and the ion pairs concentration. An antiphase dynamics is observed when the laser operates simultaneously at 1.55 µn and 1.536 µm. The self-pulsing behavior is attributed to a fast energy transfer which occurs between two neighboring ions (pair induced quenching). A simple model considering the active medium as a mixture of isolated ions and ions pairs is developped and leads to a good qualitative agreement with the experimental results.