Transductive multi-distance learning for video search

Graph-based semi-supervised learning approaches have been proven effective and efficient in solving the problem of the inefficiency of labeled training data in many real-world application areas, such as video annotation. As a significant factor of these algorithms, however, pair-wise similarity metric of samples has not been fully investigated. Specifically, for existing approaches, the estimation of pair-wise similarity between two samples relies on the spatial property of video data. On the other hand, temporal property, an essential characteristic of video data, is not embedded into the pair-wise similarity measure. Accordingly, in this paper, a novel framework for video annotation, called Joint Spatio-Temporal Correlation Learning (JSTCL) is proposed. This framework is characterized by simultaneously taking into account both the spatial and temporal property of video data to improve the estimation of pair-wise similarity. We apply the proposed framework to video annotation and report superior performance compared to key existing approaches over the benchmark TRECVID data set.     

Bounded Consensus Algorithms for Multi‐Agent Systems in Directed Networks

In this paper, the consensus problem is investigated via bounded controls for the multi‐agent systems with or without communication. Based on the nested saturation method, the saturated control laws are designed to solve the consensus problem. Under the designed saturated control laws, the transient performance of the closed‐loop system can be improved by tuning the saturation level. First of all, asymptotical consensus algorithms with bounded control inputs are proposed for the multi‐agent systems with or without communication delays. Under these consensus algorithms, the states’ consensus can be achieved asymptotically. Then, based on a kind of novel nonlinear saturation functions, bounded finite‐time consensus algorithms are further developed. It is shown that the states’ consensus can be achieved in finite time. Finally, two examples are given to verify the efficiency of the proposed methods.     

Sampled-data output feedback control of a class of uncertain nonlinear systems

In this paper, we study the problem of sampled-data output feedback control for a class of uncertain nonlinear systems. The main contributions of this work are two-fold: (i) we develop a systematic design procedure of sampled-data output feedback controller; and (ii) we provide a theoretical analysis of the sampled-data closed-loop system, which shows that the state of the plant can be regulated into any given neighborhood of the origin by an appropriate choice of design parameters and sampling period. Furthermore, the bound of the neighborhood is proportionally dependent on the sampling period. Finally, an illustrative example is given to demonstrate the effectiveness of the presented method.     

Multiconsensus of second order multiagent systems with directed topologies

A novel multiconsensus problem is introduced in multiagent systems. The states of multiple agents in each subnetwork asymptotically converge to a consistent value with information exchanges among subnetworks. The multiconsensus problem of second order multiagent systems with directed topologies is studied. Three linear protocols are proposed to solve the multiconsensus problem. Necessary and sufficient conditions are derived based on matrix theory. Simulations are provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of the theoretical results.     

基于免疫粒子群算法的参数估计方法

针对污水生化反应模型参数估计问题,提出一种基于免疫粒子群算法的估计方法。该方法采用免疫算法保持粒子群的多样性,避免粒子群算法的过早收敛而降低寻优能力。利用估计的参数值对实验数据进行拟合,仿真结果表明,拟合误差率低于标准的粒子群和遗传算法,进一步提高了污水生化反应模型参数估计精度。     

iFIX组态软件在污水处理控制系统中的应用

介绍了组态软件iFIX在污水控制系统中的应用情况,对iFIX组态软件的特点进行了简介说明以及对整个污水处理控制系统的组成进行了阐述,提出了系统进行组态过程中的两个主要技术问题,iFIX和关系数据库的通讯以及日报表的生成,并提供了解决方法,同时给出了解决报表的部分主要程序代码。     

Color segmentation robust to brightness variations by using B-spline curve modeling

Color segmentation takes a great attention because color is an effective and robust visual cue for characterizing an object from the others. However, color segmentation suffers from color variations incurred by irregular illumination changes. We propose a reliable color modeling approach in hue–saturation–intensity (HSI) color space while considering intensity information by adopting the B-spline curve fitting to make a mathematical model for statistical characteristics of a color with respect to intensity. It is based on the fact that color distribution of a single-colored object is not invariant with respect to brightness variations even in the HS (hue–saturation) plane. The statistical characteristics contain the mean and standard deviation of hue and saturation with respect to intensity. They are mathematically expressed as four bar graphs. In order to fit the bar graphs to continuous curves, we use B-spline curve fitting procedure. From several experimental results, we verify that the proposed algorithm is successfully applied to color segmentation under various illumination conditions.     

Image categorization: Graph edit distance+edge direction histogram

This paper presents a novel algorithm for computing graph edit distance (GED) in image categorization. This algorithm is purely structural, i.e., it needs only connectivity structure of the graph and does not draw on node or edge attributes. There are two major contributions: (1) Introducing edge direction histogram (EDH) to characterize shape features of images. It is shown that GED can be employed as distance of EDHs. This algorithm is completely independent on cost function which is difficult to be defined exactly. (2) Computing distance of EDHs with earth mover distance (EMD) which takes neighborhood bins into account so as to compute distance of EDHs correctly. A set of experiments demonstrate that the newly presented algorithm is available for classifying and clustering images and is immune to the planar rotation of images. Compared with GED from spectral seriation, our algorithm can capture the structure change of graphs better and consume 12.79% time used by the former one. The average classification rate is 5% and average clustering rate is 25% higher than the spectral seriation method.     

一类不确定切换奇异系统的动态输出反馈鲁棒H∞控制

研究一类由任意有限多个不确定子系统组成的切换奇异系统的动态输出反馈鲁棒H∞控制问题. 利用共同 Lyapunov 函数方法和凸组合技术, 给出由矩阵不等式表示的控制器存在的充分条件, 并设计了相应的子控制器和切换策略. 采用消元法, 将该矩阵不等式转化为一组线性矩阵不等式 (LMIs). 最后, 数值实例验证了所提方法的有效性.     

Multicriteria decisions on interdependent infrastructure transportation projects using an evolutionary-based framework

When evaluating transportation infrastructure projects and determining which of them will be carried out from a set of projects and given a budget constraint, several criteria need to be considered in the decision. Standard evaluation practices imply the aggregation of impacts into one utility function which is later optimized. Nevertheless these techniques used for translation of different measuring units into monetary terms are highly controversial. Multicriteria techniques can explicitly deal with different measuring units, however, they are not suitable to model interdependence relationships of projects that share a common characteristic (same route, location or target population, for instance). In this research we model this transportation planning problem, the multi-objective transportation infrastructure project selection problem (MTIPSP), as a constrained multi-objective optimization problem with quadratic objective functions, using a variation of the multi-objective 0–1 knapsack problem plus some additional constraints. Given the combinatorial nature of the problem, an evolutionary-based framework is used for the identification of Pareto solutions, and later, those with non-attractive properties are filtered using a Knee Identification Procedure. The final selection of the projects portfolio is made using a well known multicriteria decision aid method and including the decision makers’ preferences based on the existing context.