A two-level strategy for segmenting center of interest from pictures

Segmenting center of interests (COIs) from pictures is an important but highly challenging problem for researchers in computer vision and image processing. The capability of understanding the meanings of pictures by computers can lead to breakthroughs in a wide range of applications including Web image search and online picture-sharing communities. In this paper, a two-level strategy is presented, which consists of a rough segmentation stage and a fine segmentation stage. In the first level, a picture is partitioned into four regions by using a block clustering method based on color and texture features, and the COI within the picture is distinguished from the background according to the principles of photographic composition. This stage aims to determine the approximate region of the target. In the second level, a novel active contour model is established based on shape information and vector method, where the image energy is defined by a hue gradient and the external energy is generated from either a triangular inner force or a supplementary force. This stage tries to extract the boundary of the target accurately. Experimental results on photos downloaded from the Internet show the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed method.     

Tuning of multi-loop PI controllers based on gain and phase margin specifications

In this paper, a single-iteration strategy is proposed for the design of a multi-loop PI controller to achieve the desired gain and phase margins for two-input and two-output (TITO) processes. To handle loop interactions, a TITO system is converted into two equivalent single loops with uncertainties drawn from interactions. The maximum uncertainty is estimated for the initial controller design in one loop and single-input and single-output (SISO) controller design is applied. This controller is substituted to other equivalent loop for design, and finally, the first loop controller is refined on knowledge of other loop controller. For SISO controller tuning, a new method is presented to determine the achievable gain and phase margins as well as the relevant controller parameters. Examples are given for illustration and comparison.     

混沌权值变异的Huffman树图像加密算法

提出一种采用混沌权值变异的Huff man树的图像加密算法.此算法在熵编码过程中,以基本的Huffman树为标准,利用双耦合混沌序列1对DC系数进行树的结构未变异、路径值变异的加密;再利用双耦合混沌序列2对AC系数进行码字序号的加密.论文对算法进行了仿真,并对安全性、计算复杂度、压缩比性能进行了分析.实验结果表明,该算法基本上不影响压缩效率,且计算复杂度低、安全性高和实时性好,可用于网络上的图像服务.     

Nanotextured superhydrophobic micromesh

A superhydrophobic micromesh covered with nanoprotrusions has been introduced and its applicability to a waterproof mobile phone speaker has been evaluated. The nanotextured superhydrophobic micromesh showed excellent water repellency, self-cleaning and waterproofing performances. In a waterproof speaker test using the fabricated nanotextured micromesh, the micromesh did not lose its waterproof function at 2 m water depth and did not form a remnant water film after being removed from the water. The packaged speaker showed almost the same sound quality before and after dipping at a 2 m water depth. These results demonstrate that the superhydrophobic nanotextured micromesh could be directly applicable for various products that need to resist water penetration, yet allow the transmission of gases and sound/light waves.     

A belief-rule-based inventory control method under nonstationary and uncertain demand

This paper is devoted to investigating inventory control problems under nonstationary and uncertain demand. A belief-rule-based inventory control (BRB-IC) method is developed, which can be applied in situations where demand and demand-forecast-error (DFE) do not follow certain stochastic distribution and forecasting demand is given in single-point or interval styles. The method can assist decision-making through a belief-rule structure that can be constructed, initialized and adjusted using both manager’s knowledge and operational data. An extended optimal base stock (EOBS) policy is proved for initializing the belief-rule-base (BRB), and a BRB-IC inference approach with interval inputs is proposed. A numerical example and a case study are examined to demonstrate potential applications of the BRB-IC method. These studies show that the belief-rule-based expert system is flexible and valid for inventory control. The case study also shows that the BRB-IC method can compensate DFE by training BRB using historical demand data for generating reliable ordering policy.     

基于SIMD指令的柔性物体并行碰撞检测

复杂场景中柔性物体间的碰撞检测依然难以满足交互设计的要求.为了提高处理速度,文中给出了一种充分利用现代CPU的并行处理能力的碰撞检测算法.算法基于两方面的并行处理:即基于SIMD指令的指令级并行处理和基于多线程的任务级并行处理.算法给出了一种针对SIMD指令特别优化的k-DOP模型--SIMD-DOP,从理论上分析了该包围盒的高效性,并与常规的16-DOP和24-DOP进行了运行效率对比.通过使用SIMD-DOP同时在多核间进行负载均衡,算法获得了优化的并行加速.文中算法已经在一台16核工作站上针对一组复杂测试场景进行了验证.     

在静态编译器中实现Java异常机制的算法

将Java程序静态编译成可执行程序是使用Java虚拟机动态编译／解释执行Java程序的另一种运行Java程序的方式。针对Java异常机制的特点和静态编译的需求,在介绍Java异常处理逻辑的基础上,提出一种在静态编译器中实现Java异常机制的算法,结合Open64开源编译器,给出该算法的具体步骤以及实现方式,以SPECjvm98为测试集,验证该算法的有效性。     

基于正则表达式的测试数据自动生成技术

软件测试是提高软件可靠性、保证软件质量的重要手段。数据自动生成是测试自动化的重要组成部分。提出一种基于正则表达式的测试数据自动生成技术,生成的数据应该具有随机性、可控制、可定义、有意义、无错误等特性,特别是对大字段／专有类型等特殊类型的支持,可以解决目前测试数据自动生成存在的问题,具有良好的扩展性。     

多数据库中的负关联规则挖掘技术及发展趋势

负关联规则反映了数据项之间的互斥关系,能提供很多有用的信息,在决策支持中起重要作用,但现行的挖掘算法主要是针对单一数据库的挖掘,多数据库中负关联规则的挖掘还未引起重视。该文介绍负关联规则的研究现状、主要挖掘方法以及冗余正负关联规则的修剪方法,对多数据库中关联规则挖掘研究现状和主要技术进行论述,并展望多数据库中负关联规则挖掘的发展趋势。