Robust Kalman filtering for uncertain discrete-time systems with probabilistic parameters bounded within a polytope

We consider the problem of finite horizon discrete-time Kalman filtering for systems with parametric uncertainties. Specifically, we consider unknown but deterministic uncertainties where the uncertain parameters are assumed to lie in a convex polyhedron with uniform probability density. The condition and a procedure for the construction of a suboptimal filter that minimizes an expected error covariance over-bound are derived.     

Potential pedagogical benefits and drawbacks of multimedia use in the English language classroom equipped with interactive whiteboard technology

This paper analyses the process of multimedia integration in English language classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboard (IWB) technology, and offers insights into the theoretical underpinnings of multimedia use in language learning from the perspective of cognitive learning theory. The data discussed here are drawn from a study carried out as part of a PhD research programme at Lancaster University (UK). The study was conducted within an interpretative research paradigm, and data were collected and analysed according to a qualitative approach. In the first part, the paper discusses some perceived pedagogical benefits of adopting a multimedia-oriented approach in the IWB-based classroom. Secondly, it discusses a variety of potential problems related to the use of multimedia resources in the language classroom in question. Finally, the paper draws upon the literature on multimedia learning to address the potential pedagogical implications of these research findings.     

Business intelligence approach to supporting strategy-making of ISP service management

The recent deregulation of telecommunication industry by the Taiwanese government has brought about the acute competition for Internet Service Providers (ISP). Taiwan’s ISP industry is characterized by the heavy pressure for raising revenue after hefty capital investments of last decade and the lack of knowledge to develop competitive strategies. To attract subscribers, all ISP dealers are making an all-out effort to improve their service management. This study proposes a Business Intelligence process for ISP dealers in Taiwan to assist management in developing effective service management strategies. We explore the customers’ usage characteristics and preference knowledge through applying the attribute-oriented induction (AOI) method on IP traffic data of users. Using the self-organizing map (SOM) method, we are able to divide customers into clusters with different usage behavior patterns. We then apply RFM modeling to calibrate customers’ value of each cluster, which will enable the management to develop direct and effective marketing strategies. For network resource management, this research mines the facility utilization over various administrative districts of the region, which could assist management in planning for effective network facilities investment. With actual data from one major ISP, we develop a BI decision support system with visual presentation, which is well received by its management staff.     

基于相似关系的决策系统的知识获取算法

本文基于一种相似关系下的粗糙集模型,给出了一些基本性质,讨论了该相似关系下的决策系统的知识获取算法。该算法可以避免因数据离散化的处理而产生的信息系统相似度的误差。     

一种多分类器集成的手写体汉字识别方法

多分类器集成是手写体汉字识别领域的新方向。本文提出的多分类器集成方法通过改进的欧氏距离分类器将待识别汉字分类到某个粗分结果集中,然后根据粗分结果集选择1-N(one-against-rest)的SVM分类器对待识别汉字进行细分,最后用贝叶斯集成两级分类器。实验对国标一级汉字中的1034个手写汉字进行识别,证明了方案的有效性。     

基于主次原型超平面最接近支持向量机

基于广义特征值的最接近支持向量机GEPSVM是一种新的具有与SVM性能相当的两类分类方法,通过求解广义特征值来获得两个彼此不平行的拟合两类样本的超平面,其决策规则是将测试样本归为距其最近的超平面所在的类。然而,该规则在某些情形会导致较差的分类结果。对此,本文提出了在利用GEPSVM产生一个主原型超平面的基础上,再利用主原型超平面及它类样本的信息构造一个次原型超平面,形成一个由主次原型超平面共同决策的最接近支持向量机。该方法不仅简单且易于实现,而且具有较GEPSVM更优的分类性能。在UCI数据集上的实验验证了它的有效性。     

On the model-based networked control for singularly perturbed systems

In this paper, the control of a two-time-scale plant, where the sensor is connected to a linear controller/actuator via a network is addressed. The slow and fast systems of singularly perturbed systems are used to produce an estimate of the plant state behavior between transmission times, by which one can reduce the usage of the network. The approximate solutions of the whole systems are derived and it is shown that the whole systems via the network control are generally asymptotically stable as long as their slow and fast systems are both stable. These results are also extended to the case of network delay.     

线性时滞系统稳定性分析综述

时滞在工程领域广泛存在,对此综述了线性时滞系统的稳定性研究方法.从频域和时域两个角度详细介绍了各种方法的特点,着重讨论基于线性矩阵不等式(LMI)的分析方法,指出保守性是分析的重点.对现有结果的保守性进行比较和评述,并提出了改进的思路.     

时滞系统方法的网络控制系统的研究

针对普遍存在的采样器和零阶保持器异步这一现象,研究了该类网络控制系统的状态反馈控制问题。首先,以事件驱动的零阶保持器的更新时刻为时间标识,并考虑到网络的诱导时延和数据丢包,建立网络控制系统的采样闭环模型,并转化为状态中连缀着两个时滞变量的时滞系统。然后,利用相应的时滞系统方法,对闭环网络控制系统进行了稳定性分析和控制器综合。最后,通过仿真实例验证了所得结果的正确性。