Two-dimensional discrete cosine transform on sliding windows

The discrete cosine transform (DCT) has been successfully used for a wide range of applications in digital signal processing. While there are efficient algorithms for implementing the DCT, its use becomes difficult in the sliding transform scenario where the transform window is shifted one sample at a time and the transform process is repeated. In this paper, a new two-dimensional sliding DCT (2-D SDCT) algorithm is proposed for fast implementation of the DCT on 2-D sliding windows. In the proposed algorithm, the DCT coefficients of the shifted window are computed by exploiting the recursive relationship between 2-D DCT outputs of three successive windows. The theoretical analysis shows that the computational requirement of the proposed 2-D SDCT algorithm is the lowest among existing 2-D DCT algorithms. Moreover, the proposed algorithm enables independent updating of each DCT coefficient.     

Fault diagnosis in six-phase induction motor using a current trajectory mass center

This paper proposes a new methodology for diagnosing the occurrence of stator winding faults in the six-phase induction motor. The proposed approach uses the xy current trajectory mass center of the motor stator currents. The Park transform is applied to the acquired induction motor stator currents. This transformation allows obtaining specific patterns that are used to identify stator winding faults. For healthy motors, a single point in the xy-plane is obtained. However, for a motor with a stator winding fault a circle is obtained, whose radius is related with the severity of the fault. To identify these patterns an algorithm, entitled current trajectory mass center, was developed. A theoretical analysis of the six-phase motor in αβ and xy current coordinates, for healthy and stator fault operation modes, is also presented. In order to show the applicability of the proposed technique several simulation and experimental results are presented.     

Layer-by-layer assembly of long-afterglow self-supporting thin films with dual-stimuli-responsive phosphorescence and antiforgery applications

The assembly of thin films (TFs) having long-lasting luminescence can be expected to play an important role in the development of new-generation smart sensors,anti-counterfeiting materials,and information-encryption systems.However,such films are limited compared with their powder and solution counterparts.In this study,by exploiting the self-organization of phosphors in the two-dimensional (2D) galleries between clay nanosheets,we developed a method for the ordered assembly of long-afterglow TFs by utilizing a hydrogen-bonding layer-by-layer (LBL) process.Compared with the pristine powder,the TFs exhibit high polarization and up-conversion room-temperature phosphorescence (RTP),as well as enhanced quantum yields and luminescence lifetimes,allowing them to be used as room-temperature phosphorescent sensors for humidity and oxygen.Moreover,modified day-based hybrids with multicolor RTP can serve as anti-counterfeiting marks and triple-mode 2D barcode displays.We anticipate that the LBL assembly process can be extended to the fabrication of other inorganic-organic room-temperature phosphorescent hybrids with smart luminescent sensor and antiforgery applications.     

A Study on the FTIR Spectroscopy of Polylactide Doped with Nano-Aluminium Oxide and Nano-Cupric Oxide

Elucidation of the structure of naturally existing or synthesized substances is an important criterion in the study of materials to predict the application of the substance. In this study, polylactide was doped with nano-aluminium oxide and nano-cupric oxide with 1 and 3 mg of concentration variants. The interaction between the polymer matrix and the nanoparticles has been studied using Fourier transform infrared. Successful doping of the polymer has been observed. Attention has been drawn to check the intermolecular bonding in films having varying thicknesses, films prepared at higher sonication temperatures, and chemical homogeneity of the doped polymer films.     

面向自适应码流的渐进编码方法的研究

多媒体信息呈几何级数的爆炸性增长,带来海量信息的同时也带来庞大的数据量,加重了网络的负担,同时不同用户对所要接收图像的质量要求有所不同,如果以相同的标准进行处理势必会造成一定程度上信息的浪费。文章对静止图像的渐进编码作了进一步的研究,对基本层和增强层采用不同的编码策略,更加适应网络复杂多变的带宽条件。文章还通过与用户之间的交互式操作来满足用户不同的需求。实验结果表明,在压缩效果达到JPEG压缩标准的情况下,增强了渐进功能,更加适应网络需要。     

Physicochemical properties of nanopowdered eggshell

This study was carried out to investigate the physicochemical properties of nanopowdered eggshell (NPES). These characteristics were determined based on the particle size, particle morphology, zeta potential, moisture sorption behaviour, purity and crystallinity. Homogeneous, aggregated and spherical crystals of NPES particles were observed through scanning electron microscope and transmission electron microscope. The average particle sizes of NPES and powdered eggshell (PES) were 202.3 ± 28.9 nm and 113.89 ± 79.37 μm, respectively. Zeta potentials of NPES (?15.41 mV) suggested an incipient instability of the colloidal system. Moisture sorption analysis indicated a higher water adsorption capacity of NPES than that of PES. X‐ray diffractometer (XRD) analysis confirmed the presence of calcite in both NPES and PES. The chemical compositions of the NPES and PES particles were strongly associated with the presence of calcium carbonate, as determined by the Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectra. Therefore, eggshell nanopowder has a great potential to be utilised as a component for biomedical applications.     

Transient responses of generalized magnetothermoelasto-diffusive problems with rotation using Laplace transform–finite element method

This article is mainly devoted to the transient response analysis of generalized magnetothermoelasto-diffusive problems with rotation in the context of the generalized thermoelastic diffusion theory. Due to the complexity of governing equations, Laplace transform–finite element method is applied to solve them. As a numerical example, a thermally and electrically conducting rotating half-space whose surface is subjected to a zonal time-dependent thermal and chemical shock is investigated. The transient responses, i.e., dimensionless temperature, chemical potential, displacement as well as stresses, are obtained and illustrated graphically. The parametric studies are performed to evaluate the rotation effect on the transient magnetothermoelasto-diffusive responses.