稀疏差分网络和多监督哈希用于高效图像检索

针对基于深度哈希的图像检索中卷积神经网络（CNN）特征提取效率较低和特征相关性利用不充分的问题,提出一种融合稀疏差分网络和多监督哈希的新方法SDNMSH（sparse difference networks and multi-supervised hashing）,并将其用于高效图像检索。SDNMSH以成对的图像作为训练输入,通过精心设计的稀疏差分卷积神经网络和一个监督哈希函数来指导哈希码学习。稀疏差分卷积神经网络由稀疏差分卷积层和普通卷积层组成。稀疏差分卷积层能够快速提取丰富的特征信息,从而实现整个网络的高效特征提取。同时,为了更加充分地利用语义信息和特征的成对相关性,以促进网络提取的特征信息能够更加有效地转换为具有区分性的哈希码、进而实现SDNMSH的高效图像检索,采用一种多监督哈希（MSH）函数,并为此设计了一个目标函数。在MNIST、CIFAR-10和NUS-WIDE三个广泛使用的数据集上进行了大量的对比实验,实验结果表明,与其他先进的深度哈希方法相比,SDNMSH取得了较好的检索性能。     

No-reference stereoscopic image quality assessment using quaternion wavelet transform and heterogeneous ensemble learning

As the demand for high-quality stereo images has grown in recent years, stereoscopic image quality assessment (SIQA) has become an important research area in modern image processing technology.In this paper, we propose a no-reference stereoscopic image quality assessment (NR-SIQA) model using heterogeneous ensemble learning ‘quality-aware’ features from luminance image, chrominance image, disparity and cyclopean images via quaternion wavelet transform (QWT). Firstly, luminance image and chrominance image are generated by CIELAB color space as monocular perception, and the novel disparity and cyclopean images are utilized to complement with monocular information. Then, a number of ‘quality-aware’ features in the quaternion wavelet domain are discovered, including entropy, texture features, energy features, energy differences features and MSCN coefficients of high frequency sub-band. Finally, a heterogeneous ensemble model via support vector regression (SVR) & extreme learning machine (ELM) & random forest (RF) is proposed to predict quality score, and bootstrap sampling and rotated feature space are used to increase the diversity of data distribution. Comparing with the state-of-the-art NR-SIQA models, experimental results on four public databases prove the accuracy and robustness of the proposed model.     

Digital twin modeling method based on biomimicry for machining aerospace components

High-performance aerospace component manufacturing requires stringent in-process geometrical and performance-based quality control. Real-time observation, understanding and control of machining processes are integral to optimizing the machining strategies of aerospace component manufacturing. Digital Twin can be used to model, monitor and control the machining process by fusing multi-dimensional in-context machining process data, such as changes in geometry, material properties and machining parameters. However, there is a lack of systematic and efficient Digital Twin modeling method that can adaptively develop high-fidelity multi-scale and multi-dimensional Digital Twins of machining processes. Aiming at addressing this challenge, we proposed a Digital Twin modeling method based on biomimicry principles that can adaptively construct a multi-physics digital twin of the machining process. With this approach, we developed multiple Digital Twin sub-models, e.g., geometry model, behavior model and process model. These Digital Twin sub-models can interact with each other and compose an integrated true representation of the physical machining process. To demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed biomimicry-based Digital Twin modeling method, we tested the method in monitoring and controlling the machining process of an air rudder.     

Physics-guided logistic classification for tool life modeling and process parameter optimization in machining

This paper describes a physics-guided logistic classification method for tool life modeling and process parameter optimization in machining. Tool life is modeled using a classification method since the exact tool life cannot be measured in a typical production environment where tool wear can only be directly measured when the tool is replaced. In this study, laboratory tool wear experiments are used to simulate tool wear data normally collected during part production. Two states are defined: tool not worn (class 0) and tool worn (class 1). The non-linear reduction in tool life with cutting speed is modeled by applying a logarithmic transformation to the inputs for the logistic classification model. A method for interpretability of the logistic model coefficients is provided by comparison with the empirical Taylor tool life model. The method is validated using tool wear experiments for milling. Results show that the physics-guided logistic classification method can predict tool life using limited datasets. A method for pre-process optimization of machining parameters using a probabilistic machining cost model is presented. The proposed method offers a robust and practical approach to tool life modeling and process parameter optimization in a production environment.     

多字体印刷藏文内容监测系统研究

针对藏文舆情分析中藏文印刷品和藏文图片内容无法自动监测的难题,文章在深入分析印刷藏文字符特征和藏文文本特点的基础上,提出支持多字体印刷藏文内容监测系统的实现方法,重点阐述藏文字符的特征提取、分类算法以及藏文文本内容监测方法。     

基于小波变换的泄露故障特征提取研究

为研究液压系统管路泄漏对压力脉动信号的影响,提出利用改进的小波消噪算法和小波包对压力脉动信号进行消噪和特征提取;针对传统小波变换阈值函数在去噪处理中存在的恒定偏差、不连续等缺点,提出一种改进阈值函数和新阈值相结合的新方法,将该方法与平移不变量方法相结合,避免了传统小波变换去噪时在不连续点存在的Pseudo-Gibbs现象;通过利用改进小波消噪方法和小波包对FESTO试验系统采集的正常和故障压力脉动信号进行分析比较,研究结果表明,不同工况下压力脉动信号3个主要能量频带的分布特性,可以作为泄露检测和识别的故障特征。     

Evaluating a color-based active basis model for object recognition

Wu and coworkers introduced an active basis model (ABM) for object recognition in 2010, in which the learning algorithm tends to sketch edges in textures. A grey-value local power spectrum was used to find a common template and deformable templates from a set of training images and to detect an object in new images by template matching. In this paper, we propose a color-based active basis model (color-based ABM for short), which incorporates color information. We adopt the framework of Wu et al. in the learning, detection, and classification of the color-based ABM. However, in order to improve the performance in object recognition, we modify the framework of Wu et al. by using different color-based features in both the learning and template matching algorithms. In this color-based ABM approach, two types of learning (i.e., supervised learning and unsupervised learning) are also explored. Moreover, the usefulness of the color-based ABM for practical object recognition in computer vision applications is demonstrated and its significant improvement in recognizing objects is reported.     

Human-centric design personalization of 3D glasses frame in markerless augmented reality

This paper presents a virtual try-on system based on augmented reality for design personalization of facial accessory products. The system offers several novel functions that support real-time evaluation and modification of eyeglasses frame. 3D glasses model is embedded within video stream of the person who is wearing the glasses. Machine learning algorithms are developed for instantaneous tracking of facial features without use of markers. The tracking result enables continuously positioning of the glasses model on the user’s face while it is moving during the try-on process. In addition to color and texture, the user can instantly modify the glasses shape through simple semantic parameters. These functions not only facilitate evaluating products highly interactive with human users, but also engage them in the design process. This work has thus implemented the concept of human-centric design personalization.     

机动车车牌识别中SVM的应用

支持向量机是一类新型机器学习方法,成功应用于各个领域,算法在分类性能上优于其它学习算法。该文在字符特征提取基础上,将支持向量机理论应用于车牌识别系统,提高识别率和识别速度,具有很好的推广价值。     

Practical Issues in Temporal Difference Learning

This paper examines whether temporal difference methods for training connectionist networks, such as Sutton's TD() algorithm, can be successfully applied to complex real-world problems. A number of important practical issues are identified and discussed from a general theoretical perspective. These practical issues are then examined in the context of a case study in which TD() is applied to learning the game of backgammon from the outcome of self-play. This is apparently the first application of this algorithm to a complex non-trivial task. It is found that, with zero knowledge built in, the network is able to learn from scratch to play the entire game at a fairly strong intermediate level of performance, which is clearly better than conventional commercial programs, and which in fact surpasses comparable networks trained on a massive human expert data set. This indicates that TD learning may work better in practice than one would expect based on current theory, and it suggests that further analysis of TD methods, as well as applications in other complex domains, may be worth investigating.