Continuous query processing over music streams based on approximate matching mechanisms

It is foreseen that more and more music objects in symbolic format and multimedia objects, such as audio, video, or lyrics, integrated with symbolic music representation (SMR) will be published and broadcasted via the Internet. The SMRs of the flowing songs or multimedia objects will form a music stream. Many interesting applications based on music streams, such as interactive music tutorials, distance music education, and similar theme searching, make the research of content-based retrieval over music streams much important. We consider multiple queries with error tolerances over music streams and address the issue of approximate matching in this environment. We propose a novel approach to continuously process multiple queries over the music streams for finding all the music segments that are similar to the queries. Our approach is based on the concept of n-grams, and two mechanisms are designed to reduce the heavy computation of approximate matching. One mechanism uses the clustering of query n-grams to prune the query n-grams that are irrelevant to the incoming data n-gram. The other mechanism records the data n-gram that matches a query n-gram as a partial answer and incrementally merges the partial answers of the same query. We implement a prototype system for experiments in which songs in the MIDI format are continuously broadcasted, and the user can specify musical segments as queries to monitor the music streams. Experiment results show the effectiveness and efficiency of the proposed approach.     

一种带有链约束的连续型批处理机调度问题

针对链式约束下工件释放时间和工期同序的情况,证明了即使所有工件都是单位加工时间时,极小化最大拖期问题也是强NP-难的.对于工件的零时刻都到达且同一链中工件工期相同的特殊情况,给出了多项式时间的最优算法.     

连续不确定模糊系统的静态输出反馈控制

对于一类状态矩阵、输入矩阵和扰动输入矩阵中均含有不确定项的连续T-S模糊系统,研究其静态输出反馈控制问题.用矩阵不等式的形式给出了该模糊系统可通过静态输出反馈控制稳定的充分条件,并将矩阵不等式的条件转化为迭代线性矩阵不等式,同时给出了相应的迭代算法.最后用数值仿真例子说明了该算法的有效性和收敛性.     

Honeycomb Wachspress finite elements for structural topology optimization

Traditionally, standard Lagrangian-type finite elements, such as linear quads and triangles, have been the elements of choice in the field of topology optimization. However, finite element meshes with these conventional elements exhibit the well-known “checkerboard” pathology in the iterative solution of topology optimization problems. A feasible alternative to eliminate such long-standing problem consists of using hexagonal (honeycomb) elements with Wachspress-type shape functions. The features of the hexagonal mesh include two-node connections (i.e. two elements are either not connected or connected by two nodes), and three edge-based symmetry lines per element. In contrast, quads can display one-node connections, which can lead to checkerboard; and only have two edge-based symmetry lines. In addition, Wachspress rational shape functions satisfy the partition of unity condition and lead to conforming finite element approximations. We explore the Wachspress-type hexagonal elements and present their implementation using three approaches for topology optimization: element-based, continuous approximation of material distribution, and minimum length-scale through projection functions. Examples are presented that demonstrate the advantages of the proposed element in achieving checkerboard-free solutions and avoiding spurious fine-scale patterns from the design optimization process.     

交-直-交变频调速器在连轧型钢主传动中的应用

该文介绍变频器在型钢连轧机主传动系统中的应用。在我国,连轧中型钢材生产线屈指可数,轧机采用交流电动机的更是少之又少。交流电动机本身有着直流电动机所不具备的以下优点：没有电刷和换向器、结构简单、坚固耐用、经济可靠,不过因为其系一多变量、强耦合、非线性的时变系统,调速比较困难,随着电力电子技术的迅速发展和计算机控制技术以及现代控制理论的引人,交流调速系统才取得长足进步并得以广泛应用。     

过程质量管理实践的组合应用

随着项目的复杂度日趋复杂,设计及实现的重构日趋频繁。项目对质量管理的要求也越来越高。项目质量管理所涉及的内容是多方面的,本文根据实践积累,结合作者所管理项目的质量提升过程,讲述了几种项目过程质量管理方法的组合应用,并对项目质量管理工作的一些心得及经验进行了总结。     

Data-enabled learning and control algorithms for intelligent glucose management: The state of the art

External insulin administration is an effective way for patients with diabetes mellitus to regulate their blood glucose. Multiple daily injections (MDIs), sensor-augmented pump (SAP) and artificial pancreas (AP) are widely adopted approaches in insulin therapy. With the increasing popularity of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensors, a large number of data-enabled learning and control algorithms have been developed for MDI, SAP and AP. In this paper, we perform a systemic review concerning the state-of-the-art methodologies that are developed for MDI, SAP and AP with feedback from CGM data or other available data, from a systems and control perspective. The review characterizes the traditional learning and control methods developed for the MDI, SAP and AP, including run-to-run control, proportional–integral–derivative control, fuzzy logic control and model predictive control, as well as the discussions on the roles of machine learning technologies in MDI, SAP and AP. Finally, potential future directions on the algorithm architecture design, a unified control framework for MDI, SAP and AP algorithm design and practical usage of the MDI, SAP and AP are discussed.     

固态功率控制器感性负载下的续流特性分析

本文结合我国空间站用固态功率控制器保护特性,对其在不同关断模式下的续流特性进行了理论分析,并通过建模仿真给出了不同感性负载下关断电流对功率回路MOSFET、二极管关键半导体器件的电、热应力影响,最后给出了固态功率控制器感性负载下的使用注意事项,对固态功率控制器安全性设计及使用具有一定的参考意义。     

Recent progress in continuous and semi-continuous processing of solid oral dosage forms: a review

Context: Continuous processing is an innovative production concept well known and successfully used in other industries for many years. The modern pharmaceutical industry is facing the challenge of transition from a traditional manufacturing approach based on batch-wise production to a continuous manufacturing model.

Objective: The aim of this article is to present technological progress in manufacturing based on continuous and semi-continuous processing of the solid oral dosage forms.

Methods: Single unit processes possessing an alternative processing pathway to batch-wise technology or, with some modification, an altered approach that may run continuously, and are thus able to seamlessly switch to continuous manufacturing are briefly presented. Furthermore, the concept of semi-continuous processing is discussed. Subsequently, more sophisticated production systems created by coupling single unit processes and comprising all the steps of production, from powder to final dosage form, were reviewed. Finally, attempts of end-to-end production approach, meaning the linking of continuous synthesis of API from intermediates with the production of final dosage form, are described.

Results: There are a growing number of scientific articles showing an increasing interest in changing the approach to the production of pharmaceuticals in recent years. Numerous scientific publications are a source of information on the progress of knowledge and achievements of continuous processing. These works often deal with issues of how to modify or replace the unit processes in order to enable seamlessly switching them into continuous processing. A growing number of research papers concentrate on integrated continuous manufacturing lines in which the production concept of “from powder to tablet” is realized. Four main domains are under investigation: influence of process parameters on intermediates or final dosage forms properties, implementation of process analytical tools, control-managing system responsible for keeping continuous materials flow through the whole manufacturing process and the development of new computational methods to assess or simulate these new manufacturing techniques. The attempt to connect the primary and secondary production steps proves that development of continuously operating lines is possible.

Conclusion: A mind-set change is needed to be able to face, and fully assess, the advantages and disadvantages of switching from batch to continuous mode production.