The discrete collocation method for Fredholm–Hammerstein integral equations based on moving least squares method

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the discrete collocation method based on moving least squares (MLS) approximation for Fredholm–Hammerstein integral equations. The scheme utilizes the shape functions of the MLS approximation constructed on scattered points as a basis in the discrete collocation method. The proposed method is meshless, since it does not require any background mesh or domain elements. Error analysis of this method is also investigated. Some numerical examples are provided to illustrate the accuracy and computational efficiency of the method.     

Interactive visual analysis of contrast-enhanced ultrasound data based on small neighborhood statistics

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) has recently become an important technology for lesion detection and characterization in cancer diagnosis. CEUS is used to investigate the perfusion kinetics in tissue over time, which relates to tissue vascularization. In this paper we present a pipeline that enables interactive visual exploration and semi-automatic segmentation and classification of CEUS data.For the visual analysis of this challenging data, with characteristic noise patterns and residual movements, we propose a robust method to derive expressive enhancement measures from small spatio-temporal neighborhoods. We use this information in a staged visual analysis pipeline that leads from a more local investigation to global results such as the delineation of anatomic regions according to their perfusion properties. To make the visual exploration interactive, we have developed an accelerated framework based on the OpenCL library, that exploits modern many-cores hardware. Using our application, we were able to analyze datasets from CEUS liver examinations, being able to identify several focal liver lesions, segment and analyze them quickly and precisely, and eventually characterize them.     

炉温微机控制系统优化设计

提出了炉温微机控制系统的优化设计方法,描述了硬件系统总体设计及工作原理,系统软件设计及主要流程.由于采用了一系列的优化设计和优化措施,该电阻炉微机控温系统取得了很好的效果.     

改进Elman网络的污水处理过程建模

污水处理过程具有多变量、非线性、大滞后和强耦合的特点,建立精确的数学模型十分困难,为了精确的描述污水处理过程,本文将1种改进型的递归神经网络应用在污水处理过程建模中,建立了污水处理过程关键水质参数的智能模型。Elman网络作为1种动态神经网络,网络的动态特性可以很好的反映系统的内部动力学特征,但是标准的Elman网络只对隐含层的输出进行了反馈,并且只反馈给了隐含层的输入,反馈信息较少。针对此问题,本文提出1种改进型的Elman网络(OAF Elman网络),增加了输出层的反馈信息,将反馈信息既传给隐含层输入又传给输出层的输入,同时将隐含层的反馈也作为输入层的输入,使网络的输出包含更多的输入信息,能够更好的反映系统的时变、非线性等特征。采集污水处理厂生化反应过程实际运行数据,取对COD影响较大的MLVSS、进水COD、pH值、氨氮4个种指标作为递归神经网络模型的输入,对污水出水的关键水质参数COD进行建模,网络的训练误差达到0.011,测试误差达到0.4875。实验结果表明:与传统的Elman网络和其他几种改进型的Elman网络相比,本文提出的OAF Elman网络具有更丰富的动力学特性,建立的污水处理模型达到...     

PLC在济南污水处理厂中的应用

针对污水处理厂的具体情况与特点 ,成功地解决了PLC在污水处理厂的自动化控制问题 ,提高了污水处理设备运行效率和管理水平 ,取得了满意的效果。     

Knowledge-based system for telecontrol of anaerobic wastewater treatment plants

This paper describes the design and implementation of an intelligent real-time supervision system for the monitoring and control of wastewater treatment plants. The system presents a hybrid structure which integrates knowledge engineering techniques and methodologies (an expert system based on production rules embodying non-mathematical or semiquantitative knowledge of unit operation) and algorithmic process-related methods (data acquisition, signal preprocessing, calculation of plant operation parameters etc.). The fundamental design aspects consist of temporal information treatment, artifact detection and a client- server structure which allows the telesupervision of various plants by a central system.     

Simultaneous speckle reduction and contrast enhancement for ultrasound images: Wavelet versus Laplacian pyramid

Speckle can be described as random multiplicative noise. It hampers the perception and extraction of fine details in the image. Speckle reduction techniques are applied to ultrasound images in order to reduce the noise level and improve the visual quality for better diagnoses. It is also used as preliminary treatment before segmentation and classification. Several methods have been proposed for speckle reduction in ultrasound images. Multiscale contrast enhancement has proven to be very efficient for x-ray images. A recent study by Dippel et al. doing a comparison, contrast enhancement of radiographs (x-ray and mammography), between the Laplacian pyramid and the wavelet one proves that the Laplacian pyramid method gives a better result than the wavelet one; the filtering aspect was not taken into account. In ultrasound images a strong contrast variation exists which is different from x-ray and mammography. In this paper a wavelet pyramid with simultaneous speckle reduction and contrast enhancement was applied for the first time on ultrasound images with the area of interest and compared to a Laplacian enhancement pyramid. The optimum choice of wavelet bases for ultrasound images is investigated in this study. In order to realize a fair comparison, the same nonlinear modification in both multiscale schemes is used. The comparison proves that the wavelet pyramid gives a much better result than the Laplacian one for simultaneous speckle reduction and contrast enhancement of ultrasound images. The text was submitted by the author in English. Ali Samir Saad, 1964. 1996 PhD in image processing, Polytechnics School of the Engineering University of Nantes, France. 1993 Masters in Electronics. 1990 Masters in Digital Image Processing, Institute of Computer Sciences and Communication University of Rennes, France. 1989 BS in Electrical Engineering, University of Saint-Etienne. Academy of Lyon, France. 1996–2000 Research associate at the National Center for Macromolecular Imaging. Baylor, Houston, Texas. Assistant professor at King Saud University, Dept. of Biomedical Technology. Area of research in medical image processing and analysis, 23 publications, member of the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences. Marquis Who’s Who in the World; Cambridge Blue Book 2006.     

Surface treatment,reflectance, and age effects on electronic‐paper reading performance

Abstract— This study is intended to explore the legibility and visual fatigue of different age users under various surface treatments and reflectance of electronic paper. Through the method of character‐search task, the results indicated that compared with single types of treatment [anti‐reflection (AR) 0.8%, anti‐glare, 43% haze), the compound treatment of anti‐reflection and anti‐glare (ARC) exhibited the same legibility, and it showed superior properties to effectively reduce visual fatigue. Hence, it is suggested that electronic‐paper manufacturers should choose the compound surface treatment for better visual performance. On the other hand, the findings also validated that enhancing the reflectance of electronic paper to the same level as regular paper (about 80%) is worthy to be practically implemented. Based on the results of this study, electronic‐paper manufacturers can take useful information to fulfill ergonomic requirements on product design.     

Ergonomic evaluation of electronic paper: Influences of anti‐reflection surface treatment,illumination, and curvature on legibility and visual fatigue

Abstract— The intent of this study is to investigate some critical factors that affect legibility and visual fatigue while reading on an electronic‐paper display in terms of ergonomics. Anti‐reflection surface treatment, ambient illumination, and bending curvature are taken into account to evaluate their effects by using the method of letter‐search task. The results showed that the surface treatment with high degrees of anti‐reflection significantly improved the legibility and reduces visual fatigue. Thus, electronic‐paper manufacturers may choose a much better surface treatment in order to meet ergonomic demand. In addition, the findings in the present study also indicate that subjects reported less visual fatigue on a bending surface of a visual display unit, in comparison with a plane surface. It is proven that these ergonomic evaluations for electronic paper provide manufactures with useful information to design suitable products for users.