基于IP视频监控系统云台控制的设计与实现

I2C总线和PCI_XIO是Philips公司最新DSP芯片PNX1302的两个常用接口.文中介绍了采用上述两个接口设计与实现基于IP视频监控系统的云台控制方法以及比较.基于I2C总线的云台控制方法是利用PNX1302 DSP芯片所集成的I2C总线,根据I2C总线的工作原理、传输速率以及云台控制信息比特数少的综合因素考虑实现的.基于PCI_XIO接口的云台控制方法是根据PNX1302 DSP芯片的PCI总线接口为实现8 bit数据传输而特别设计的PCI_XIO接口实现的.     

减四线馏分油的热容测定及热力学性质研究

测试了减四线馏分油低温热容 ,并进行了热重 /微分热重 (TG/DTG)和差示扫描量热 (DSC)分析。在 80～ 373K温区 ,用高精度全自动绝热量热仪测定了热容值 ,用最小二乘法对实验测量值进行拟合 ,建立了热容随温度变化的多项式方程。从减四线馏分油的热容曲线 ,发现该样品从固相变为液相 ,存在着两个熔化峰 ,分别为 2 94 .17K和 331.5 7K ,后者为熔化主峰。以此为熔点 ,计算出熔化焓、熔化熵分别为 88.19J/g和0 .2 6 6 0J/ (K·g)。从TG/DTG分析曲线发现该油样在 5 73K开始失重 ,到 6 6 3K失重速度达到最大 ,可能是由于样品蒸发引起。从DSC分析曲线 ,发现样品除 333K附近出现熔化吸热峰外 ,在 5 73K到 873K范围还出现一系列吸热峰 ,可能与样品的蒸发和热分解有关。     

网络环境下高校图书馆期刊资源建设与发展

本文根据电子期刊的定义、特点及图书馆期刊工作所需要面对的问题，就高校图书馆网络环境下期刊工作的设施规划、资料收集、信息开发及读者培训等多方面内容进行了简单探讨，并就如何应对网络环境下图书馆期刊工作的变化提出建议。     

Formal techniques for performance analysis: blending SAN and PEPA

In this paper we consider two performance modelling techniques from the perspectives of model construction, generation of an underlying continuous time Markov process, and the potential for reduction in the Markov process. Such careful comparison of modelling techniques allows us to appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches, and facilitates cross-fertilization between them. In the present case we take a characteristic of one formalism, functional rates in Stochastic Automata Networks, and introduce it to the other formalism, Performance Evaluation Process Algebra. We investigate the benefits of this cross-fertilization, particularly from the perspectives of Markov process generation and reduction.     

Simultaneous translation of lectures and speeches

With increasing globalization, communication across language and cultural boundaries is becoming an essential requirement of doing business, delivering education, and providing public services. Due to the considerable cost of human translation services, only a small fraction of text documents and an even smaller percentage of spoken encounters, such as international meetings and conferences, are translated, with most resorting to the use of a common language (e.g. English) or not taking place at all. Technology may provide a potentially revolutionary way out if real-time, domain-independent, simultaneous speech translation can be realized. In this paper, we present a simultaneous speech translation system based on statistical recognition and translation technology. We discuss the technology, various system improvements and propose mechanisms for user-friendly delivery of the result. Over extensive component and end-to-end system evaluations and comparisons with human translation performance, we conclude that machines can already deliver comprehensible simultaneous translation output. Moreover, while machine performance is affected by recognition errors (and thus can be improved), human performance is limited by the cognitive challenge of performing the task in real time.     

Safe and effective navigation of autonomous robots in hazardous environments

The development of autonomous mobile machines to perform useful tasks in real work environments is currently being impeded by concerns over effectiveness, commercial viability and, above all, safety. This paper introduces a case study of a robotic excavator to explore a series of issues around system development, navigation in unstructured environments, autonomous decision making and changing the behaviour of autonomous machines to suit the prevailing demands of users. The adoption of the Real-Time Control Systems (RCS) architecture (Albus, 1991) is proposed as a universal framework for the development of intelligent systems. In addition it is explained how the use of Partially Observable Markov Decision Processes (POMDP) (Kaelbling et al., 1998) can form the basis of decision making in the face of uncertainty and how the technique can be effectively incorporated into the RCS architecture. Particular emphasis is placed on ensuring that the resulting behaviour is both task effective and adequately safe, and it is recognised that these two objectives may be in opposition and that the desired relative balance between them may change. The concept of an autonomous system having “values” is introduced through the use of utility theory. Limited simulation results of experiments are reported which demonstrate that these techniques can create intelligent systems capable of modifying their behaviour to exhibit either ‘safety conscious’ or ‘task achieving’ personalities.     

Nanoscale research in South Africa: A mapping exercise based on scientometrics

This article reports the findings of a scientometric analysis of nanoscale research in South Africa during the period 2000–2005. The ISI databases were identified as the most appropriate information platform for the objectives of the investigation and have been interrogated for the identification of South African authors publishing in the field. The article identifies trends over time, major institutional contributors, journals in which South African authors publish their research, international collaborators and performance in comparison to four comparator countries (India, Brazil, South Korea and Australia). The major findings of the investigation are as follows: nanoscale research in South Africa is driven by individual researchers interests up to date and it is in its early stages of development; the country’s nanoscale research is below what would one expect in light of its overall publication output; the country’s nano-research is distributed to a number of Universities with subcritical concentration of researchers.