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Resource Sharing Via Planed Relay For Hwn, Chong Shen, Susan Rea, Dirk Pesch Apr 2008

Resource Sharing Via Planed Relay For Hwn, Chong Shen, Susan Rea, Dirk Pesch

NIMBUS Articles

We present an improved version of adaptive distributed cross-layer routing algorithm (ADCR) for hybrid wireless network with dedicated relay stations () in this paper. A mobile terminal (MT) may borrow radio resources that are available thousands mile away via secure multihop RNs, where RNs are placed at pre-engineered locations in the network. In rural places such as mountain areas, an MT may also communicate with the core network, when intermediate MTs act as relay node with mobility. To address cross-layer network layers routing issues, the cascaded ADCR establishes routing paths across MTs, RNs, and cellular base stations (BSs) and provides …


Modeling And Characterization Of Adaptive Lanthanum-Modified Lead Zirconate Titanate (Plzt) Microlenses, Yasser A. Abdelaziez, Partha P. Banerjee Apr 2008

Modeling And Characterization Of Adaptive Lanthanum-Modified Lead Zirconate Titanate (Plzt) Microlenses, Yasser A. Abdelaziez, Partha P. Banerjee

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Publications

We report the modeling and characterization of adaptive voltage controlled electro-optic microlenses. First, we utilize finite element analysis (FEA) to simulate the induced electro-optic effect in lanthanum-modified lead zirconate titanate (PLZT). FEA simulation provides microlens parameters such as phase and focal length. A simple z-scan method is developed to fully characterize the adaptive voltage controlled linear lens. Experimental z-scan results are shown to match the theoretical predictions from FEA.


A Weighted Modular Principal Component Analysis Approach For Face Authentication, Chandrika Tummala Apr 2008

A Weighted Modular Principal Component Analysis Approach For Face Authentication, Chandrika Tummala

Electrical & Computer Engineering Theses & Dissertations

A weighted modular approach for face authentication based on the priorities of different facial regions that change with varying poses, expressions and occlusions is presented in this thesis. This helps in verifying the identity of an individual who claims to be a subject in the database and is unaware of the presence of the face authentication system. A sequence of face images is selected from a video in a particular predefined interval and is used for verification. The face images are divided into different horizontal modules based on the regions representing facial features. A principal component analysis on these modules …


Composable Distributed Access Control And Integrity Policies For Query-Based Wireless Sensor Networks, David W. Marsh Mar 2008

Composable Distributed Access Control And Integrity Policies For Query-Based Wireless Sensor Networks, David W. Marsh

Theses and Dissertations

An expected requirement of wireless sensor networks (WSN) is the support of a vast number of users while permitting limited access privileges. While WSN nodes have severe resource constraints, WSNs will need to restrict access to data, enforcing security policies to protect data within WSNs. To date, WSN security has largely been based on encryption and authentication schemes. WSN Authorization Specification Language (WASL) is specified and implemented using tools coded in JavaTM. WASL is a mechanism{independent policy language that can specify arbitrary, composable security policies. The construction, hybridization, and composition of well{known security models is demonstrated and shown to preserve …


Tailoring Metallodielectric Structures For Superresolution And Superguiding Applications In The Visible And Near-Ir Ranges, Domenico De Ceglia, Maria Antonietta Vincenti, M. G. Cappeddu, Marco Centini, Neset Akozbek, Antonella D'Orazio, Joseph W. Haus, Mark J. Bloemer, Michael Scalora Mar 2008

Tailoring Metallodielectric Structures For Superresolution And Superguiding Applications In The Visible And Near-Ir Ranges, Domenico De Ceglia, Maria Antonietta Vincenti, M. G. Cappeddu, Marco Centini, Neset Akozbek, Antonella D'Orazio, Joseph W. Haus, Mark J. Bloemer, Michael Scalora

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Publications

We discuss propagation effects in realistic, transparent, metallodielectric photonic band gap structures in the context of negative refraction and super-resolution in the visible and near infrared ranges. In the resonance tunneling regime, we find that for transverse-magnetic incident polarization, field localization effects contribute to a waveguiding phenomenon that makes it possible for the light to remain confined within a small fraction of a wavelength, without any transverse boundaries, due to the suppression of diffraction. This effect is related to negative refraction of the Poynting vector inside each metal layer, balanced by normal refraction inside the adjacent dielectric layer: The degree …


Hardware Algorithm Implementation For Mission Specific Processing, Jason W. Shirley Mar 2008

Hardware Algorithm Implementation For Mission Specific Processing, Jason W. Shirley

Theses and Dissertations

There is a need to expedite the process of designing military hardware to stay ahead of the adversary. The core of this project was to build reusable, synthesizeable libraries to make this a possibility. In order to build these libraries, Matlab® commands and functions, such as Conv2, Round, Floor, Pinv, etc., had to be converted into reusable VHDL modules. These modules make up reusable libraries for the Mission Specific Process (MSP) which will support AFRL/RY. The MSP allows the VLSI design process to be completed in a mere matter of days or months using an FPGA or ASIC design, as …


Semantic Components: A Model For Enhancing Retrieval Of Domain- Specific Information, Susan Loucette Price Mar 2008

Semantic Components: A Model For Enhancing Retrieval Of Domain- Specific Information, Susan Loucette Price

Dissertations and Theses

Despite the success of general Internet search engines, information retrieval remains an incompletely solved problem. Our research focuses on supporting domain experts when they search domain-specific libraries to satisfy targeted information needs. The semantic components model introduces a schema specific to a particular document collection. A semantic component schema consists of a two-level hierarchy, document classes and semantic components. A document class represents a document grouping, such as topic type or document purpose. A semantic component is a characteristic type of information that occurs in a particular document class and represents an important aspect of the document’s main topic. …


Integrating Temporal Difference Methods And Self‐Organizing Neural Networks For Reinforcement Learning With Delayed Evaluative Feedback, Ah-Hwee Tan, Ning Lu, Dan Xiao Feb 2008

Integrating Temporal Difference Methods And Self‐Organizing Neural Networks For Reinforcement Learning With Delayed Evaluative Feedback, Ah-Hwee Tan, Ning Lu, Dan Xiao

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

This paper presents a neural architecture for learning category nodes encoding mappings across multimodal patterns involving sensory inputs, actions, and rewards. By integrating adaptive resonance theory (ART) and temporal difference (TD) methods, the proposed neural model, called TD fusion architecture for learning, cognition, and navigation (TD-FALCON), enables an autonomous agent to adapt and function in a dynamic environment with immediate as well as delayed evaluative feedback (reinforcement) signals. TD-FALCON learns the value functions of the state-action space estimated through on-policy and off-policy TD learning methods, specifically state-action-reward-state-action (SARSA) and Q-learning. The learned value functions are then used to determine the …


Multimodal News Story Clustering With Pairwise Visual Near-Duplicate Constraint, Xiao Wu, Chong-Wah Ngo, Alexander G. Hauptmann Feb 2008

Multimodal News Story Clustering With Pairwise Visual Near-Duplicate Constraint, Xiao Wu, Chong-Wah Ngo, Alexander G. Hauptmann

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

Story clustering is a critical step for news retrieval, topic mining, and summarization. Nonetheless, the task remains highly challenging owing to the fact that news topics exhibit clusters of varying densities, shapes, and sizes. Traditional algorithms are found to be ineffective in mining these types of clusters. This paper offers a new perspective by exploring the pairwise visual cues deriving from near-duplicate keyframes (NDK) for constraint-based clustering. We propose a constraint-driven co-clustering algorithm (CCC), which utilizes the near-duplicate constraints built on top of text, to mine topic-related stories and the outliers. With CCC, the duality between stories and their underlying …


Tagtoo, Chien Hsun Chen Jan 2008

Tagtoo, Chien Hsun Chen

Chien Hsun Chen

Tagtoo is a web2.0 based image share and search framework. It is small now, but It would be the most important and famous work at all.


Synthesis Design Of Artificial Magnetic Metamaterials Using A Genetic Algorithm, Chien Hsun Chen, P. Y. Chen, H. Wang, J. H. Tsai, W. X. Ni Jan 2008

Synthesis Design Of Artificial Magnetic Metamaterials Using A Genetic Algorithm, Chien Hsun Chen, P. Y. Chen, H. Wang, J. H. Tsai, W. X. Ni

Chien Hsun Chen

In this article, we present a genetic algorithm (GA) as one branch of artificial intelligence (AI) for the optimization-design of the artificial magnetic metamaterial whose structure is automatically generated by computer through the filling element methodology. A representative design example, metamaterials with permeability of negative unity, is investigated and the optimized structures found by the GA are presented. It is also demonstrated that our approach is effective for the synthesis of functional magnetic and electric metamaterials with optimal structures. This GA-based optimization-design technique shows great versatility and applicability in the design of functional metamaterials.


A Holistic Approach To Decentralized Structural Damage Localization Using Wireless Sensor Networks, Gregory Hackmann, Fei Sun, Nestor Castaneda, Chenyang Lu, Shirley Dyke Jan 2008

A Holistic Approach To Decentralized Structural Damage Localization Using Wireless Sensor Networks, Gregory Hackmann, Fei Sun, Nestor Castaneda, Chenyang Lu, Shirley Dyke

All Computer Science and Engineering Research

Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) have become an increasingly compelling platform for Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) applications, since they can be installed relatively inexpensively onto existing infrastructure. Existing approaches to SHM in WSNs typically address computing system issues or structural engineering techniques, but not both in conjunction. In this paper, we propose a holistic approach to SHM that integrates a decentralized computing architecture with the Damage Localization Assurance Criterion algorithm. In contrast to centralized approaches that require transporting large amounts of sensor data to a base station, our system pushes the execution of portions of the damage localization algorithm onto the …


Cs 141-01: Computer Programming I, Michael Ondrasek Jan 2008

Cs 141-01: Computer Programming I, Michael Ondrasek

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course provides a general introduction to the fundamentals of computer programming. Examples from and applications to a broad range of problems are given. No prior knowledge of programming is assumed. The concepts covered will be applied to the Java programming language. Students must register for both lecture and one laboratory section. 4 credit hours. Prerequisite: MTH 127 (College Algebra) or equivalent.


Cs 142-01: Computer Programming - Ii, Michael Ondrasek Jan 2008

Cs 142-01: Computer Programming - Ii, Michael Ondrasek

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

The concepts introduced in CS 141 are developed in greater detail and depth with the Java programming language. Topics include object oriented programming, graphics, development of user interfaces and handling runtime errors with an emphasis on program verification and testing. Students must register for both lecture and one laboratory section. 4 credit hours. Prerequisite: CS 141 (Computer Programming I) and MTH 127 (College Algebra) or equivalent.


Cs 205-08: Introduction To Computers And Office Productivity Software, Kim Gros Jan 2008

Cs 205-08: Introduction To Computers And Office Productivity Software, Kim Gros

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Focus on learning MS Office software applications including word processing (intermediate), spreadsheets, database and presentation graphics using a case study approach where critical thinking and problem solving skills are required. Computer concepts are integrated throughout the course to provide an understanding of the basics of computing, the latest technological advances and how they are used in industry. Ethics and issues encountered in business are discussed to challenge students on societal impact of technology.


Cs 209-01: Computer Programming For Business Ii, Dennis Kellermeier Jan 2008

Cs 209-01: Computer Programming For Business Ii, Dennis Kellermeier

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

CS 209 is the second of a two quarter sequence in programming for business students. It is required for Management Information Science majors. The courses are designed to help students achieve a high degree of facility in intermediate level programming.


Cs 701-01: Database Systems And Design, Soon M. Chung Jan 2008

Cs 701-01: Database Systems And Design, Soon M. Chung

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Introduction of DB design concepts and operating principles of database systems.


Cs 714-01: Machine Learning, Shaojun Wang Jan 2008

Cs 714-01: Machine Learning, Shaojun Wang

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.


Cs 771-01: Natural Language Processing Techniques, Shaojun Wang Jan 2008

Cs 771-01: Natural Language Processing Techniques, Shaojun Wang

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.


Cs 765-01: Foundations Of Neurocomputation, John C. Gallagher Jan 2008

Cs 765-01: Foundations Of Neurocomputation, John C. Gallagher

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course is designed to help you develop a solid understanding of neural network algorithms and architectures. At the end of this course you should be able to read and critically evaluate most neural network papers published in major journals, (e.g. IEEE Transaction on Neural Networks, Neural Networks, and Neural Computation). In addition, you should be able to implement a broad range of network architectures and learning algorithms for a variety of applications.


Cs 790-02: Advanced Data Mining, Guozhu Dong Jan 2008

Cs 790-02: Advanced Data Mining, Guozhu Dong

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course covers advanced topics in data mining. The topics can be roughly classified along the following dimensions: pattern/model types, mining/analysis techniques, and data types. The course will examine sequence mining, text mining, graph mining, data cube mining, microarray gene expression mining, stream mining, time series mining, web mining, bioinformatics, privacy issues, etc.


Cs 790-03: Services Science, Yong Pei Jan 2008

Cs 790-03: Services Science, Yong Pei

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Service Science, Management, and Engineering (SSME), often referred to
as Services Science, is emerging as a distinct field of study. It
encompasses numerous areas relating to the increasing role of services
in the world economy. In this course we will focus primarily on
services computing, or the technical aspects of services science, and
secondarily on the allied economic, business, and organizational aspects


Cs 317-01: Numerical Methods Ii, Ronald F. Taylor Jan 2008

Cs 317-01: Numerical Methods Ii, Ronald F. Taylor

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Continuation of CS/MTH/3161516. Introduction to numerical methods used in the sciences. Methods for solving matrix eigenvalue problems, initial value and boundary value problem for ordinary differential equations (ODEs). Study of standard types of partial differential equations (PDEs) with applications. Solution techniques for systems of nonlinear equations. Discussion of sources of error in numerical methods. Special topics and applications presented as schedule permits. Four credit hours.


Ceg 210-01: Pc Networking I, Karen Meyer Jan 2008

Ceg 210-01: Pc Networking I, Karen Meyer

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Introduction to networking technologies including infrastructure and architectures, standards, protocols and directory services, administration, security and management. Integrated lecture and lab.


Ceg 220-01: Introduction To C Programming For Engineers, Jay Dejongh Jan 2008

Ceg 220-01: Introduction To C Programming For Engineers, Jay Dejongh

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course provides a general introduction to computers as a problem-solving tool using the C programming language. Emphasis is on algorithms and techniques useful to engineers. Topics include data representation, debugging, and program verification. 4 credit hours. Prerequisite: MTH 229 (Calculus I) or EGR 10 l (Engineering Mathematics).


Ceg 221-01: Advanced C Programming For Engineers, Robert Helt Jan 2008

Ceg 221-01: Advanced C Programming For Engineers, Robert Helt

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course introduces advanced constructs, algorithms, and data structures in the C programming language. Emphasis is on problem solving and techniques useful to engineers. Topics include functions, array, pointers, structures as well as sorting algorithms, linked lists, complex numbers, stacks, queues, hash tables, and binary trees. 4 credit hours. Prerequisite: CEG220 (Introduction to C Programming for Engineers).


Ceg 233-01: Linux And Windows, Prabhaker Mateti Jan 2008

Ceg 233-01: Linux And Windows, Prabhaker Mateti

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Introduction to Linux and Windows systems. GUI and Windowing Systems. Files and Directories. Ownership and Sharing. Programs and Processes. System calls, Libraries. Loading. Dynamic linking. Command Line Shells. Scripting languages. Regular expressions. Clients and Servers. Web browser clients and servers. Secure shell, sftp. SSL/TSL. HTTPS. System Administration. 4 credit hours. 3 hours lectures, 2 hours labs.


Ceg 220-01: Introduction To C Programming For Engineers, Robert Helt Jan 2008

Ceg 220-01: Introduction To C Programming For Engineers, Robert Helt

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course provides a general introduction to computers as a problem-solving tool using the C programming language. Emphasis is on algorithms and techniques useful to engineers. Topics include data representation, debugging, and program verification. 4 credit hours. Prerequisite: MTH 229 (Calculus I) or EGR 101 (Engineering Mathematics).


Ceg 355-01: Introduction To The Design Of Information Technology Systems, Thomas C. Hartrum Jan 2008

Ceg 355-01: Introduction To The Design Of Information Technology Systems, Thomas C. Hartrum

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Introduction to the design of information systems comprising modem technologies such as SQL database programming, networks, and distributed computing with CORBA, electronic and hypertext (HTML) documents, and multimedia.


Ceg 320/520-01: Computer Organization, Michael L. Raymer Jan 2008

Ceg 320/520-01: Computer Organization, Michael L. Raymer

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.