Optoelectronic devices towards monolithic integration

Starting from the present state-of-the-art of discrete devices up to the realization of monolithic semiconductor integrated prototypes, an overview of optoelectronic devices for telecommunications is given. Among discrete devices single frequency lasers, tunable and multi-sectionDFB lasers andPIN andAPD photodiode detectors are analysed, including the use of new technologies in progress for a second generation of devices. On the future perspective ofIBCN distribution networks, some economics of the hybrid and monolithic form of integration are attempted. Finally a short outline of the most recent achievements in monolithic integration is presented, taking into particular consideration the activities in this field byEEC ESPRIT andRACE programmes.     

Learning-based dynamic coupling of discrete and continuous trackers

We present a data-driven dynamic coupling between discrete and continuous methods for tracking objects of high dofs, which overcomes the limitations of previous techniques. In our approach, two trackers work in parallel, and the coupling between them is based on the tracking error. We use a model-based continuous method to achieve accurate results and, in cases of failure, we re-initialize the model using our discrete tracker. This method maintains the accuracy of a more tightly coupled system, while increasing its efficiency. At any given frame, our discrete tracker uses the current and several previous frames to search into a database for the best matching solution. For improved robustness, object configuration sequences, rather than single configurations, are stored in the database. We apply our framework to the problem of 3D hand tracking from image sequences and the discrimination between fingerspelling and continuous signs in American Sign Language.     

一个安全有效的身份鉴别协议与对应的数字签名方案

本文利用二元一次不定方程和Schnorr身份鉴别协议，构造出一个新的身份鉴别协议，该协议在RSA问题和离散对数问题是难解的假设下是安全的，同时给出了所对应的数字签名方案。     

Lyapunov‐stable discrete‐time model reference adaptive control

Discrete‐time model reference adaptive control (MRAC) is considered with both least squares and projection algorithm parameter identification. For both cases complete Lyapunov proofs are given for stability and convergence. The results extend the approach of Johansson (Int. J. Control 1989; 50 (3):859–869) to include Lyapunov stability for MRAC when the normalized projection algorithm is used for parameter identification. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

A hybrid PC/PLC architecture for manufacturing-system control—theory and implementation

This paper presents a novel and generic PC/PLC-based software/hardware architecture for the control of flexible manufacturing workcells. The proposed implementation methodology is based on the utilization of any one of the available formal discrete-event-system control theories in conjunction with state-of-the-art industrial programmable-logic controllers (PLCs). The methodology has been illustrated to be a viable technique through its actual implementation in our laboratory using a robotic-workcell testbed. The specific control theory used is a combination of Extended Moore Automata and Ramadge-Wonham Automata that has been developed by our research group. The modular control software architecture has been developed for MS-Windows environments (running on one PC interfaced to the PLCs) and allows the use of different formal control theories as well as different commercial PLC hardware. The effective graphical user interface provides a transparent programming environment, where users are not expected to have a full knowledge of the formal control theory used.     

一种用于版权保护的音频数字水印算法

研究了一种基于小波变换的音频数字水印算法，水印为一幅二值图像，仿真实验表明该算法具有较强的稳健性，可用于数字音产品的版权保护。     

Stable redesign of predictive control

The paper deals with I/O versions of receding horizon controllers based on the minimization of multistep quadratic costs with the constraint that the terminal state goes to zero. The resulting control law yields stable closed-loop systems under sharp conditions. Simulation results are presented to both verify the theoretical analysis and relate the new control law with GPC     

Hiding iris data for authentication of digital images using wavelet theory

This paper introduces an efficient approach to protect the ownership by hiding an iris data into digital image for an authentication purpose. It is based on the theory of wavelets. The idea is to secretly embed biometric data (iris print) in the content of the image identifying the owner. The system is based on an empirical analysis of biometric and watermarking technologies, and it is split into several processes. The first process is based on iris image analysis, which aids the generation of the iris code (watermark); the second and the third processes deal with embedding and detecting a watermark; and the last process deals with the authentication. A new metric that measures the objective quality of the image based on the detected watermark bit is introduced, which does not require the original unmarked image for watermark detection. Simulation results show the effectiveness and efficiency of the proposed approach. The text was submitted by the author in English.     

关于离散Kirchhoff薄板单元的研究

本文对离散Kirchhoff薄板单元进行了深入的分析。文中将用于建立离散Kirchhoff单元的泛函分为三部分,分别用应变第一不变量、绕Z轴的转动偶和有关的单元边界上的积分来表达,并阐明了各部分的作用。其中单元的收敛性质完全由第一、三部分所决定,而第二部分则控制了单元的计算精度。在此基础上,文中建议了一种提高离散Kirchhoff单元精度的新方法,并由此推导了一个任意四边形离散Kirchhoff单元。计算表明,本文的改进单元与原来的离散Kirchhoff单元及其改进型相比,计算精度有了显著提高。     

数字振荡器的实现原理与仿真编程

鉴于数字信号处理中的实时应用问题，探讨了数字滤波器的实时实现原理，包括离散时间网络结构的作用和离散时间信号处理的特点，重点介绍了实时应用中实现数字滤波器的基本思想，运用MATLAB和所导出的通用数字振荡器的系统函数对一个非正弦数字振荡器进行了仿真编程，还讨论了有关实时处理的几个重要的系统性质，表达了作者对于当前学习和应用数字信号处理方法的观点。