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Efficient Mean-Shift Tracking Using an Improved Weighted Histogram Scheme

  • Wang, Dejun;Chen, Kai;Sun, Weiping;Yu, Shengsheng;Wang, Hanbing
    • KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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    • v.8 no.6
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    • pp.1964-1981
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    • 2014
  • An improved Mean-Shift (MS) tracker called joint CB-LBWH, which uses a combined weighted-histogram scheme of CBWH (Corrected Background-Weighted Histogram) and LBWH (likelihood-based Background-Weighted Histogram), is presented. Joint CB-LBWH is based on the notion that target representation employs both feature saliency and confidence to form a compound weighted histogram criterion. As the more prominent and confident features mean more significant for tracking the target, the tuned histogram by joint CB-LBWH can reduce the interference of background in target localization effectively. Comparative experimental results show that the proposed joint CB-LBWH scheme can significantly improve the efficiency and robustness of MS tracker when heavy occlusions and complex scenes exist.

Design and Implementation of Radio Sensor Receiver for Measuring the Position of the Sun (태양 위치 측정용 전파 센서 수신기의 설계 및 제작)

  • Park, Jin-Woo;Choi, Yeon-Ung;Cho, Hong-Lyul;Son, Hong-Min
    • The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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    • v.20 no.9
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    • pp.943-953
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    • 2009
  • In this paper, we propose a radio sensor to measure the position of the sun for the solar tracker of a photovoltaic system. In order to satisfy the requirement for the measurement accuracy within ${\pm}5^{\circ}$, the sensor receiver with high gain, high sensitivity and wide bandwidth is designed and implemented. The receiver has the bandwidth of 104 MHz, the system gain of 69 dB and the sensitivity of 0.46 K at 5.1 GHz. The processes of design and implementation of the radio sensor receiver are described in this paper. The effectiveness of the proposed radio sensor in the measurement of the position of the sun is demonstrated experimentally under the condition of cloud cover. The results show the radio sensor can measure the position of the sun within the accuracy of ${\pm}4^{\circ}$ successfully.

TMC (Tracker Motion Controller) Using Sensors and GPS Implementation and Performance Analysis (센서와 GPS를 이용한 TMC의 구현 및 성능 분석)

  • Ko, Jae-Hong
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.14 no.2
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    • pp.828-834
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    • 2013
  • In this paper, TMC (Tracker Motion Controller) as one of the many research methods for condensing efficiency improvements can be condensed into efficient solar system configuration to improve the power generation efficiency of the castle with Concentrated solar silicon and photovoltaic systems (CPV)experiments using PV systems. Microprocessor used on the solar system, tracing the development of solar altitude and latitude of each is calculated in real time. Also accept the value from the sensor, motor control and communication with the central control system by calculating the value of the current position of the sun, there is a growing burden on the applicability. Through the way the program is appropriate for solar power systems and sensors hybrid-type algorithm was implemented in the ARM core with built-in TMC, Concentrated CPV system compared to the existing PV systems, through the implementation of the TMC in the country's power generation efficiency compared and analyzed. Sensor method using existing experimental results Concentrated solar power systems to communicate the value of GPS location tracking method hybrid solar horizons in the coordinate system of the sun's azimuth and elevation angles calculated by the program in the calculations of astronomy through experimental resultslook clear day at high solar irradiation were shown to have a large difference. Stopped after a certain period of time, the sun appears in the blind spot of the sensor, the sensor error that can occur from climate change, however, do not have a cloudy and clear day solar radiation sensor does not keep track of the position of the sun, rather than the sensor of excellence could be found. It is expected that research is constantly needed for the system with ongoing research for development of solar cell efficiency increases to reduce the production cost of power generation, high efficiency condensing type according to the change of climate with the optimal development of the ability TMC.

An intelligent sun tracker with self sensor diagonosis system (자기 센서진단기능을 가진 지능형 태양추적장치)

  • 최현석;현웅근
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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    • 2002.11a
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    • pp.452-456
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    • 2002
  • The sensor based control system has some sensor fault while operating in the field. In this paper, a sensor fault detection and reconstruction system for a sun tracking controller has been researched by using polynomial regression and principle component analysis approach. The developed sun tracking system controls tow actuators with sensor based mechanism as on-line control and sun orbit information as off-line control, alternatively. To show the validity of the developed system, several experiments were illustrated.

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Solar Power Generation System with Hybrid Sun Tracker (하이브리드 광 추적방식의 태양광 발전 시스템)

  • Lee, Jae-Min;Kim, Yong
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Industry Convergence
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.69-75
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    • 2010
  • This paper describes the design and implementation of hybrid sun tracking solar power generation system designed by combining astronomical data with optical tracking mechanism. The advantages of proposed power generation system are small amounts of calculation for tracking operations and enhancement of 40% of power generation at best. This system is able to track toward optimal position for maximum sun-lights under scattered lights due to clouds. The performance of implemented power generation system is confirmed by field experiments.

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Development of 2-Axis Solar Tracker with BLDC Motor-Cylinder Actuator and Hall Sensor Feedback (BLDC 모터-실린더 구동, 홀센서 피드백 방식의 2축 태양광 추적장치 개발)

  • Lho, Tae-Jung;Lee, Seung-Hyeon;Park, Min-Yong
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.11 no.7
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    • pp.2334-2340
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    • 2010
  • Sun position computed by Michalsky shows maximum $1.5^{\circ}$, $0.88^{\circ}$ and 2 minutes differences in azimuth, altitude, and sunrise and sunset times respectively compared with Korean Almanac. The 2-axis solar tracking system, which consist control panel with ATmega128 CPU, BLDC motor-cylinder actuator and 2-axis link mechanism, was developed. Computed azimuth and altitude of sun for a current time, and latitude and longitude of tracker position built are controlled in real time by BLDC motor-cylinder actuators comparing with the position feed-backed by Hall sensor. The use of BLDC motor is free in maintenance. Implementation of a home-return function by Hall sensor is to minimize the cumulative error.

An accurate sun tracking controller with reconstructing facility for fault sensor (오류신호보정기능을 갖춘 정밀 태양추적제어기)

  • Keun, Hyun-Woong
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering
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    • v.13 no.9
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    • pp.1913-1920
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    • 2009
  • An intelligent accurate sun tracking controller for solar lighting system was developed. This controller can detect the faulty sensor and correct the error signal based on Principle Component Analysis theory. A fuzzy controller was developed to control the tracker by using the collected sensor signal for precise position control. Also a multiple range searching sensor module for sun tracking was designed. To show the validity of the developed system, some experiments in the field were illustrated.

A Study on the Implementation of the Stabilizer of Sun Tracking System for a ship (선박용 태양추적 시스템을 위한 스데빌라이저 구현에 관한 연구)

  • 김태훈;김종화;안정훈;이병결
    • 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2000.10a
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    • pp.163-163
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    • 2000
  • The tracking system on the moving vehicle is made up of two parts. One is a stabilizer which is flatting the system against the moving vehicle, the other is a tracker which is tracking the target. This makes use of the geometric information of the tracking target and that utilizes the dynamic information of the moving vehicle equipping the tracking system. Especially the stabilizer is very important for an ocean vehicle affected by wave, wind, and current. In this paper, the stabilizer of sun tracking system for a ship is developed.

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Response of Terrestrial Carbon Cycle: Climate Variability in CarbonTracker and CMIP5 Earth System Models (기후 인자와 관련된 육상 탄소 순환 변동: 탄소추적시스템과 CMIP5 모델 결과 비교)

  • Sun, Minah;Kim, Youngmi;Lee, Johan;Boo, Kyoung-On;Byun, Young-Hwa;Cho, Chun-Ho
    • Atmosphere
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    • v.27 no.3
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    • pp.301-316
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    • 2017
  • This study analyzes the spatio-temporal variability of terrestrial carbon flux and the response of land carbon sink with climate factors to improve of understanding of the variability of land-atmosphere carbon exchanges accurately. The coupled carbon-climate models of CMIP5 (the fifth phase of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project) and CT (CarbonTracker) are used. The CMIP5 multi-model ensemble mean overestimated the NEP (Net Ecosystem Production) compares to CT and GCP (Global Carbon Project) estimates over the period 2001~2012. Variation of NEP in the CMIP5 ensemble mean is similar to CT, but a couple of models which have fire module without nitrogen cycle module strongly simulate carbon sink in the Africa, Southeast Asia, South America, and some areas of the United States. Result in comparison with climate factor, the NEP is highly affected by temperature and solar radiation in both of CT and CMIP5. Partial correlation between temperature and NEP indicates that the temperature is affecting NEP positively at higher than mid-latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere, but opposite correlation represents at other latitudes in CT and most CMIP5 models. The CMIP5 models except for few models show positive correlation with precipitation at $30^{\circ}N{\sim}90^{\circ}N$, but higher percentage of negative correlation represented at $60^{\circ}S{\sim}30^{\circ}N$ compare to CT. For each season, the correlation between temperature (solar radiation) and NEP in the CMIP5 ensemble mean is similar to that of CT, but overestimated.

Mobile Eye Tracker and for Use of the Same for Revitalizing Studies on Eye Tracking (아이트래킹 연구 활성화를 위한 모바일 아이트래커의 활용)

  • Seo, Eun-Sun
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.16 no.12
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    • pp.10-18
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    • 2016
  • The cognitive ability of humans depends much on the vision. 'Vision' refers to the sense that receives stimulus of light through eyes. 'Gaze' refers to a function of a straight line that connects the central point of the pupil and a viewpoint in the external world, and, in general, it means a straight line that connects an object that is viewed and the eyes. There are active studies on the gaze in various academic circles including 'psychology' and 'cognitive linguistics.' As a method to objectively analyze the gaze, studies on 'eye tracking' are revitalized. A device for studies on eye tracking is an 'eye tracker.' As the fields of the study expand from development and analysis of Web pages to analysis of stores, methods of traffic signal processing, transport equipment, analysis of user experiences on image contents, and marketing analysis, there occurs a greater demand for a glasses eye-tracking than that for a fixed eye tracker. This study identifies the overview and characteristics of eye tracking and presents a way for spreading studies on eye tracking.