AD73322与C54X DSP接口设计

在语音设备的设计过程中,有一重要环节就是选择合适的模拟通道器件与DSP配合工作;在所完成的某小型便携式语音终端的硬件平台开发中,选取TMS320C5416用于语音编解码等复杂语音信号处理;而在众多可以与该DSP配合的AD、DA器件中,集A/D和D/A转换于一身的AD73322成为最好的选择;文中以实际设计案例给出了单片AD73322及多片AD73322级联(外部音频通道较多的场合)与TMS320C5416芯片配合使用的硬件连接方法和编程策略;对于类似的DSP+AD/DA硬件平台设计具有普遍的参考意义。     

基于DSP的数字电子负载控制器设计

为改善传统的电子负载的可靠性和适应性差的问题,设计了一种基于DSP的高速数字控制器。该控制器利用数字PID控制的优点,以定点32位DSPTMS320LF2812为控制环的数字电子负载,具有根据设定值快速调整负载电压和电流的特点,较好地满足了测试系统快速性和稳定性的要求,不仅精度有了一定的提高,而且提高了电子负载控制系统的稳态和动态特性。试验结果表明,采用DSP作为控制器的数字电子负载,更适合于对控制性能要求较高的电源测试场合,具有广阔的应用前景。     

Efficient learning using a virtual learning environment in a university class

This study examines a blended learning setting in an undergraduate course in psychology. A virtual learning environment (VLE) complemented the face-to-face lecture. The usage was voluntary and the VLE was designed to support the learning process of the students. Data from users (N = 80) and non-users (N = 82) from two cohorts were collected. Control variables such as demographical data, attitude towards the learning subject, computer literacy, motivation, learning effort and available infrastructure were captured by means of a self-report. As a learning outcome, the grade in the final exam was included. For the VLE-users, the mean performance in the VLE was taken as a predictor for success in the final exam. Two different groups of VLE-users were observed and classified into ’light and ’heavy’ users. The results showed that among those students who had spent two or more hours per week for pre- and post processing of the lectures, ‘heavy’ VLE-users performed better than non-users in the final exam. Additionally, the ‘heavy’ users’ performance in the VLE was the best predictor for the grade in the final exam. We discuss the results in the context of self-regulated learning competence.     

Online formative assessment in higher education: A review of the literature

As online and blended learning has become common place educational strategy in higher education, educators need to reconceptualise fundamental issues of teaching, learning and assessment in non traditional spaces. These issues include concepts such as validity and reliability of assessment in online environments in relation to serving the intended purposes, as well as understanding how formative assessment functions within online and blended learning. This article provides a systematic qualitative review of the research literature on online formative assessment in higher education. As an integrative narrative review, the method applied in this review entailed systematic searching, reviewing, and writing this review of the literature to bring together key themes and findings of research in this field. The authors applied qualitative thematic criteria in selecting and reviewing the available literature from which they focused on identifying and analyzing the core themes that are central to the concept of formative assessment with a key focus on application of formative assessment within blended and online contexts. Various techniques were identified for formative assessment by the individual, peers and the teacher, many of which were linked with online tools such as self-test quiz tools, discussion forums and e-portfolios. The benefits identified include improvement of learner engagement and centrality in the process as key actors, including the development of a learning community. The key findings are that effective online formative assessment can foster a learner and assessment centered focus through formative feedback and enhanced learner engagement with valuable learning experiences. Ongoing authentic assessment activities and interactive formative feedback were identified as important characteristics that can address threats to validity and reliability within the context of online formative assessment.     

Maskless writing of microfluidics: Rapid prototyping of 3D microfluidics using scratch on a polymer substrate

We present a new rapid prototyping method designed for simple fabrication of 3D microfluidics using a maskless direct writing technique on polymer substrates. The entire process is enabled by a commercial cutter plotter with 10 μm resolution precision and high speed. A CAD design of top and bottom microstructures is directly written on a polymer substrate using a cutter plotter after setting up the suitable force. The smallest channel width of 20 μm was obtained with the minimum force and 100 μm from the maximum. Also the written depth increased linearly with force from 30 to 130 μm. Several 3D microfluidic devices are demonstrated using a maskless writing technique. The entire fabrication process from CAD layout to a final 3D device can be completed in 30 min outside the clean room facilities.     

Comparison of 3D and 2D menus for cell phones

Few prior studies have directly compared 3D and 2D menus for cell phones. Because the technology available for cell phone interfaces has changed in recent years, interface guidelines for cell phones need to be re-evaluated, especially with regard to the use of 3D interfaces. In the present study, we first compared performance of tasks for menus with different breadths using three 3D menus (revolving stage, 3D carousel, and collapsible cylindrical tree) shown on the small display screen of an iPhone® simulator. Performance was best with the revolving stage menu, and there was a nonsignificant tendency for it to be rated as preferred by the participants. Then, we compared the 3D revolving stage menu to a 2D overview menu, for tasks of different complexity and menus of different breadths, on an actual iPhone. The 3D menu was preferred by users at high breadth levels, and the 2D menu showed better performance than the 3D menu with low memory load. From the results, recommendations for the design of menus for small displays were developed.     

The Dirichlet problem for a 3D elliptic equation with two singular coefficients

In the present work, we investigate the Dirichlet problem for a three-dimensional (3D) elliptic equation with two singular coefficients. We find four fundamental solutions of the equation, containing hypergeometric functions of Appell. Then using an “a-b-c” method, the uniqueness for the solution of the Dirichlet problem is proved. Applying a method of Green’s function, we are able to find the solution of the problem in an explicit form. Moreover, decomposition formulas, formulas of differentiation and some adjacent relations for Appell’s hypergeometric functions were used in order to find the explicit solution for the formulated problem.     

Step sequence planning for a biped robot by means of a cylindrical shape model and a high-resolution 2.5D map

A novel step sequence planning (SSP) method for biped-walking robots is presented. The method adopts a free space representation custom-designed for efficient biped robot motion planning. The method rests upon the approximation of the robot shape by a set of 3D cylindrical solids. This feature allows efficient determination of feasible paths in a 2.5D map, comprising stepping over obstacles and stair climbing. A SSP algorithm based on A^∗-search is proposed which uses the advantages of the aforementioned environment representation. The efficiency of the proposed approach is evaluated by a series of simulations performed for eight walking scenarios.     

基于多分辨率实体的三维仿真系统研究

针对现代仿真系统对作战实体的多层次、高分辨粒度的应用需求,提出了基于多分辨率实体的战场三维仿真系统的总体结构,设计了系统的主要功能,给出了多分辨率实体三维建模与简化、实体模型库维护管理以及实体间分辨率匹配等关键技术途径与算法,并以坦克交战可视化仿真为例,分析了多分辨率实体建模及系统的集成方法,为基于多分辨实体的高精度、多层次战场三维仿真系统的研究提供了一种可行的技术途径。