Distributed multi-join query processing in data grids

Query processing in data grids is a difficult issue due to the heterogeneous, unpredictable and volatile behaviors of the grid resources. Applying join operations on remote relations in data grids is a unique and interesting problem. However, to the best of our knowledge, little is done to date on multi-join query processing in data grids. An approach for processing multi-join queries is proposed in this paper. Firstly, a relation-reduction algorithm for reducing the sizes of operand relations is presented in order to minimize data transmission cost among grid nodes. Then, a method for scheduling computer nodes in data grids is devised to parallel process multi-join queries. Thirdly, an innovative method is developed to efficiently execute join operations in a pipeline fashion. Finally, a complete algorithm for processing multi-join queries is given. Analytical and experimental results show the effectiveness and efficiency of the proposed approach.     

Speed-up fractal image compression with a fuzzy classifier

This paper presents a fractal image compression scheme incorporated with a fuzzy classifier that is optimized by a genetic algorithm. The fractal image compression scheme requires to find matching range blocks to domain blocks from all the possible division of an image into subblocks. With suitable classification of the subblocks by a fuzzy classifier we can reduce the search time for this matching process so as to speedup the encoding process in the scheme. Implementation results show that by introducing three image classes and using fuzzy classifier optimized by a genetic algorithm the encoding process can be speedup by about 40% of an unclassified encoding system.     

MALTING AND BREWING SCIENCE: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES*,†

Molecular technologies have been developed for the transformation of barley. These technologies complement current methods of barley breeding. In addition, they offer the potential of altering specific components in barley that affect malting quality and of introducing foreign genes, controlling desirable traits, into barley. Application of genetic engineering to improving malt quality factors such as cell wall degradation, protein modification, starch hydrolysis and flavour stability, is discussed. Limitations to the use of this technology for improving malt-related functional properties of barley components such as cell walls and starch granules are also evaluated. Some possible constraints to the utilization of genetic engineering for malt quality improvements are identified.     

Mesh Simplification Based on Super-Face and Genetic Algorithm in Reverse Engineering

Mesh simplification is one of the most important links in the context of reverse engineering. It is also an important consideration in computer graphics. This paper presents a novel and original method of triangular mesh reduction. A new concept of super-face is defined. In order to construct a super-face, a way to calculate the scattered point curvature is discussed. The growth of a seed point and the combination of different regions are also necessary for the construction of a super-face. When the hole left by the deletion of super-face is retriangulated a genetic algorithm is used that has been modified for our specific problem. Then the different weights to balance the optimisation of the new triangular mesh can be adjusted.     

Huffman algebras for independent random variables

Based on a rearrangement inequality by Hardy, Littlewood, and Polya, we define two-operator algebras for independent random variables. These algebras are called Huffman algebras since the Huffman algorithm on these algebras produces an optimal binary tree that minimizes the weighted lengths of leaves. Many examples of such algebras are given. For the case with random weights of the leaves, we prove the optimality of the tree constructed by the power-of-2 rule, i.e., the Huffman algorithm assuming identical weights, when the weights of the leaves are independent and identically distributed.     

Steady-state weights solution to affine projection algorithm

A new expression of the weights update equation for the affine projection algorithm (APA) is proposed that improves the convergence rate of an adaptive filter,particularly for highly colored input sign...     

基于Matlab的线性规划问题求解

线性规划是运筹学中研究较早、发展较快、应用广泛、方法成熟的一个重要分支,它是辅助人们进行科学管理的一种重要的数学方法.文章首先介绍了线性规划的基本概念及标准形式,着重讨论了线性规划问题的三种常用解法:单纯形法、直接搜索法以及遗传算法,最后在Matlab R2009a环境下进行了仿真.通过结果可以看出,用Matlab求解线性规划问题,可以避免手工的烦琐计算,大大地提高工作效率和结果的准确性.     

VxWorks下PCI9054显卡图形开发库的实现

介绍了一种基于VxWorks操作系统的PCI9054显卡的图形开发库,实现了基本绘图功能,汉字和字符的显示功能,以及贴图存图的功能,满足综合显示的需求。     

磁场信号检测误差分析及补偿算法

针对载体自身磁场特性及三轴磁传感器误差特性建立了地磁导航干扰误差补偿模型,通过对模型进行简化变形,利用系统辨识的最小二乘估计算法(LS)求取误差特性参数.数据分析表明:该方法简单易实现,简化了复杂的求解过程,基本达到了误差补偿的要求.     

基于音频数字水印的空间定位技术研究

深入研究了利于音频数字水印实现空间定位的技术思想,提出了一种在数字音频中嵌入水印信息后,实现对声源的空间定位算法,详细阐述了该算法的设计思想,并分别给出了音频数字水印的嵌入过程和数字水印的提取过程。