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Finite Alphabet Control and Estimation

  • Goodwin, Graham C.;Quevedo, Daniel E.
    • International Journal of Control, Automation, and Systems
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    • v.1 no.4
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    • pp.412-430
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    • 2003
  • In many practical problems in signal processing and control, the signal values are often restricted to belong to a finite number of levels. These questions are generally referred to as "finite alphabet" problems. There are many applications of this class of problems including: on-off control, optimal audio quantization, design of finite impulse response filters having quantized coefficients, equalization of digital communication channels subject to intersymbol interference, and control over networked communication channels. This paper will explain how this diverse class of problems can be formulated as optimization problems having finite alphabet constraints. Methods for solving these problems will be described and it will be shown that a semi-closed form solution exists. Special cases of the result include well known practical algorithms such as optimal noise shaping quantizers in audio signal processing and decision feedback equalizers in digital communication. Associated stability questions will also be addressed and several real world applications will be presented.

Experimental Studies of neural Network Control Technique for Nonlinear Systems (신경회로망을 이용한 비선형 시스템 제어의 실험적 연구)

  • Jeong, Seul;Yim, Sun-Bin
    • Journal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems
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    • v.7 no.11
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    • pp.918-926
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    • 2001
  • In this paper, intelligent control method using neural network as a nonlinear controller is presented. Simulation studies for three link rotary robot are performed. Neural network controller is implemented on DSP board in PC to make real time computing possible. On-line training algorithms for neural network control are proposed. As a test-bed, a large x-y table was build and interface with PC has been implemented. Experiments such as inverted pendulum control and large x-y table position control are performed. The results for different PD controller gains with neural network show excellent position tracking for circular trajectory compared with those for PD controller only. Neural control scheme also works better for controlling inverted pendulum on x-y table.

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Energy-Efficient Approximate Speech Signal Processing for Wearable Devices

  • Park, Taejoon;Shin, Kyoosik;Kim, Nam Sung
    • ETRI Journal
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    • v.39 no.2
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    • pp.145-150
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    • 2017
  • As wearable devices are powered by batteries, they need to consume as little energy as possible. To address this challenge, in this article, we propose a synergistic technique for energy-efficient approximate speech signal processing (ASSP) for wearable devices. More specifically, to enable the efficient trade-off between energy consumption and sound quality, we synergistically integrate an approximate multiplier and a successive approximate register analog-to-digital converter using our enhanced conversion algorithm. The proposed ASSP technique provides ~40% lower energy consumption with ~5% higher sound quality than a traditional one that optimizes only the bit width of SSP.

A study on the Hankel approximation of input delay systems (입력 시간지연 시스템의 한켈 근사화에 관한 연구)

  • Hwang, Lee-Cheol;Ha, Hui-Gwon;Lee, Man-Hyeong
    • Journal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems
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    • v.4 no.3
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    • pp.308-314
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    • 1998
  • This paper studies the problem of computing the Hankel singular values and vectors in the input delay systems. It is shown that the Hankel singular values are solutions to a transcendental equation and the Hankel singular vectors are obtained from the kernel of the matrix. The computation is carried out in state space framework. Finally, Hankel approximation of a simple example shows the usefulness of this study.

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Implementation of Fingerprint Recognition System Based on the Embedded LINUX

  • Bae, Eun-Dae;Kim, Jeong-Ha;Nam, Boo-Hee
    • 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2005.06a
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    • pp.1550-1552
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    • 2005
  • In this paper, we have designed a Fingerprint Recognition System based on the Embedded LINUX. The fingerprint is captured using the AS-S2 semiconductor sensor. To extract a feature vector we transform the image of the fingerprint into a column vector. The image is row-wise filtered with the low-pass filter of the Haar wavelet. The feature vectors of the different fingerprints are compared by computing with the probabilistic neural network the distance between the target feature vector and the stored feature vectors in advance. The system implemented consists of a server PC based on the LINUX and a client based on the Embedded LINUX. The client is a Tynux box-x board using a PXA-255 CPU. The algorithm is simple and fast in computing and comparing the fingerprints.

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Biosign Recognition based on the Soft Computing Techniques with application to a Rehab -type Robot

  • Lee, Ju-Jang
    • 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2001.10a
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    • pp.29.2-29
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    • 2001
  • For the design of human-centered systems in which a human and machine such as a robot form a human-in system, human-friendly interaction/interface is essential. Human-friendly interaction is possible when the system is capable of recognizing human biosigns such as5 EMG Signal, hand gesture and facial expressions so the some humanintention and/or emotion can be inferred and is used as a proper feedback signal. In the talk, we report our experiences of applying the Soft computing techniques including Fuzzy, ANN, GA and rho rough set theory for efficiently recognizing various biosigns and for effective inference. More specifically, we first observe characteristics of various forms of biosigns and propose a new way of extracting feature set for such signals. Then we show a standardized procedure of getting an inferred intention or emotion from the signals. Finally, we present examples of application for our model of rehabilitation robot named.

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EIT Image Reconstruction using Genetic Algorithm

  • Kim, Ho-Chan;Moon, Dong-Chun;Kim, Min-Chan;Lee, Yoon-Joon
    • 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2001.10a
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    • pp.60.4-60
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    • 2001
  • Electrical impedance tomograpy (EIT) determines the resistivity distribution inside an inhomogeneous target by means of voltage and current measurements conducted at the target boundary. In this paper, a genetic algorithm (GA) approach is proposed for the solution of the EIT image reconstruction. Results of numerical experiments of EIT solved by the GA approach are presented and compared to that obtained by the modified Newton-Raphson method. The GA approach is relatively expensive in terms of computing time and resources, and at present this limits the applicability of GA to the field of static imaging. However, the continuous and rapid growth of computing resources makes the development of real-time dynamic imaging applications based on GA´s conceivable in the near future.

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A New Online Calibration Algorithm for Array Antenna using Independent Component Analysis

  • Suk, Mi-Kyung;Lee, Jong-Hyun;Chun, Joo-Hwan;Park, Jin-Kyu;Kim, Yong-Hwan
    • 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2004.08a
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    • pp.1568-1572
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    • 2004
  • This paper proposes a new online calibration algorithm for the array antenna system. As you know, the several previous calibration methods for the mutual coupling did not estimate but measure mutual coupling effect at the real or test-bed system directly. Therefore we suggest some idea to compensate the calibration errors due to mutual coupling effect and mismatch in cables and electronic modules without the off-line calibration. In this work, we can calibrate the array antenna system under the operation of the system using Independent Component Analysis(ICA). This is what is called an online calibration. As you know, the ICA method has permutation and scaling problems. However, we solve problems of the ICA method and apply it to the calibration of an array antenna. The method simultaneously estimates the DOA(Direction of Arrival) of the signals, and calibrates the array for that specific angle. The proposed algorithm is evaluated by computer simulation and its behavior is illustrated by a numerical example.

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Goal-driven Optimization Strategy for Energy and Performance-Aware Data Centers for Cloud-Based Wind Farm CMS

  • Elijorde, Frank;Kim, Sungho;Lee, Jaewan
    • KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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    • v.10 no.3
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    • pp.1362-1376
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    • 2016
  • A cloud computing system can be characterized by the provision of resources in the form of services to third parties on a leased, usage-based basis, as well as the private infrastructures maintained and utilized by individual organizations. To attain the desired reliability and energy efficiency in a cloud data center, trade-offs need to be carried out between system performance and power consumption. Resolving these conflicting goals is often the major challenge encountered in the design of optimization strategies for cloud data centers. The work presented in this paper is directed towards the development of an Energy-efficient and Performance-aware Cloud System equipped with strategies for dynamic switching of optimization approach. Moreover, a platform is also provided for the deployment of a Wind Farm CMS (Condition Monitoring System) which allows ubiquitous access. Due to the geographically-dispersed nature of wind farms, the CMS can take advantage of the cloud's highly scalable architecture in order to keep a reliable and efficient operation capable of handling multiple simultaneous users and huge amount of monitoring data. Using the proposed cloud architecture, a Wind Farm CMS is deployed in a virtual platform to monitor and evaluate the aging conditions of the turbine's major components in concurrent, yet isolated working environments.

Intelligent Association in Agents Based Ubiquitous Computing Environments

  • Duman, Hakan;Hagras, Hani;Callaghan, Vic;Clarke, Graham;Colley, Martin
    • 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2002.10a
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    • pp.50.3-50
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    • 2002
  • Our living spaces are becoming increasingly populated with infinite numbers of intelligent embedded agents we are interacting with. in ubiquitous computing environments the aim is to support the occupants during their everyday lives and enhance their living conditions. In this paper we introduce such an environment, the iDorm, which has arisen from our work in careAgents, a project supported by the UK-Korean S&T collaboration fund and the EU's Disappearing Computer Initiative eGadgets project We discuss the research challenges involved, particularly those relating to intelligently associating and configuring large numbers of embedded agents. The paper presents an intelligent association sys...

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