Embedding HMMs-based models in a Euclidean space: the topological hidden Markov models

Current extensions of hidden Markov models such as structural, hierarchical, coupled, and others have the power to classify complex and highly organized patterns. However, one of their major limitations is the inability to cope with topology: When applied to a visible observation (VO) sequence, the traditional HMM-based techniques have difficulty predicting the n-dimensional shape formed by the symbols of the VO sequence. To fulfill this need, we propose a novel paradigm named “topological hidden Markov models” (THMMs) that classifies VO sequences by embedding the nodes of an HMM state transition graph in a Euclidean space. This is achieved by modeling the noise embedded in the shape generated by the VO sequence. We cover the first and second level topological HMMs. We describe five basic problems that are assigned to a second level topological hidden Markov model: (1) sequence probability evaluation, (2) statistical decoding, (3) structural decoding, (4) topological decoding, and (5) learning. To show the significance of this research, we have applied the concept of THMMs to: (i) predict the ASCII class assigned to a handwritten numeral, and (ii) map protein primary structures to their 3D folds. The results show that the second level THMMs outperform the SHMMs and the multi-class SVM classifiers significantly.     

Analysis and evaluation of a general camera model

A versatile General Camera Model, GCM, has been developed, and is described in detail. The model is general in the sense that it can capture both fisheye and conventional as well as catadioptric cameras in a unified framework. The camera model includes efficient handling of non-central cameras as well as compensations for decentring distortion. A novel way of analysing radial distortion functions of camera models leads to a straightforward improvement of conventional models with respect to generality, accuracy and simplicity. Different camera models are experimentally compared for two cameras with conventional and fisheye lenses, and the results show that the overall performance is favourable for the GCM.     

Architecture analysis of enterprise systems modifiability - Models, analysis, and validation

Enterprise architecture (EA) models can be used in order to increase the general understanding of enterprise systems and to perform various kinds of analysis. This paper presents instantiated architectural models based on a metamodel for enterprise systems modifiability analysis, i.e. for assessing the cost of making changes to enterprise-wide systems. The instantiated architectural models detailed are based on 21 software change projects conducted at four large Nordic companies. Probabilistic relational models (PRMs) are used for formalizing the EA analysis approach. PRMs enable the combination of regular entity-relationship modeling aspects with means to perform enterprise architecture analysis under uncertainty. The modifiability metamodel employed in the analysis is validated with survey and workshop data (in total 110 experts were surveyed) and with the data collected in the 21 software change projects. Validation indicates that the modifiability metamodel contains the appropriate set of elements. It also indicates that the metamodel produces estimates within a 75% accuracy in 87% of the time and has a mean accuracy of 88% (when considering projects of 2000 man-hours or more).     

一种基于决策表的核增量式高效更新算法

引入简化决策表,结合简化二进制差别矩阵设计思想,提出一种基于决策表的核增量式高效更新算法.该算法在更新简化的二进制差别矩阵时,只需在原决策表基础上对记录进行相应的更新,不需要重复计算原决策表的二进制差别矩阵.采用边更新简化二进制差别矩阵边计算核,显著地提高了算法的效率和灵活性.新算法的时间复杂度和空间复杂度分别为O(|C||U′|)和O(|C||U′pos||U′|).最后用一个实例说明了新算法的高效性.     

Pseudo software: A mediating instrument for modeling software requirements

A new synthesis of software requirements models called pseudo software is proposed with the aim to cut requirements-related errors. Pseudo software achieves this aim by serving as a mediating instrument to empower stakeholders to participate in requirements elicitation and validation through model construction and manipulation, and to provide guidance to the development team to correctly interpret the requirements in the downstream development activities. Pseudo software obtains its traits as a mediating instrument through the choice of requirements information bits and the use of multimodal representations with tool support to integrate the requirements. Using historical data of fifty projects in the enterprise computing domain, pseudo software is shown to effectively cut the requirements-related errors committed by both the customer and the development team.     

Challenges in business systems integration

Four main frameworks for intercompany relationships (SCOR, CPFR, ISA95 and OAG) are discussed and compared. The link between the frameworks and different supply chain integration applications such as ERP, CRM and VMI are pictured. Finally the state-of-the-art, future state and challenges of the supply chain integration applications are discussed. It is concluded that the main challenge with respect to frameworks supporting business systems integration is to extend them with implementation functionality to better support business system application development. An example of this is customer requirement fulfillment processes such as product development and order fulfillment. Not only do they cross the borders of the company's departments (sales, logistics, purchasing, etc) but also various companies in the supply chain. In spite of this development, business integration across systems and borders are still not matured and to a large extend based on human interaction.     

基于多统计模型和人耳听觉特性的麦克风阵列后滤波语音增强算法

针对麦克风阵列后滤波语音增强算法的不足, 结合人耳的听觉掩蔽效应, 提出了改进的后滤波语音增强算法. 提出了最大化目标语音存在概率来确定信号子空间维度的方法, 在噪声子空间上, 利用条件概率估计出噪声功率谱. 基于人耳的听觉掩蔽效应, 提出了后滤波器的一种合理的设计方法. 实验证明, 所提的噪声估计方法比传统方法更加准确, 所提的后滤波算法比传统的后滤波算法更好, 在多项语音评价指标上, 都取得了更好的实验效果.     

湖南动漫艺术设计教育刍议

湖南动漫设计艺术教育快速发展的同时,也面临着巨大的挑战。动漫设计艺术教育的根本是培养综合素质得到全面发展的"人",与此相关,教学模式、教学方法、教学手段等应该得到很大的改变。     

探究式《标志设计》课程教学的思路与转变

社会的发展,要求设计教育培养具有创新精神和实践能力的高素质设计人才。然而,旧的标志设计教学模式问题较多,如何在专业教学中加大改革力度,通过探究式《标志设计》课程教学,去发挥师生的作用,进一步改善专业教学模式与方法。在探究式课程的实践中,不断思考,在教学观念和方式上形成新的思路转变。