2008 ieee international conference on systems, man and cybernetics
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IEEE Catalog Number: ISBN:
CFP08SMC-PRT 978-1-4244-2383-5
2008 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics (SMC)
Singapore 12 – 15 October 2008
Pages 1-624
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Value of IT for Virtual Power Plants with Micro Cogeneration Systems ..............................................1Michiel Houwing, Marija Ilic
Anomaly Extraction and Correlations for Power Infrastructure Cyber Systems.........................................7Chee-Wooi Ten, Chen-Ching Liu, Manimaran Govindarasu
Is Self-Organization a Rational Expectation? Complexity and Emergence Critically Reviews...............................................................................................................................................................13
Heinz Luediger
Molecular Communication: Uni-cast Communication on a Microtubule Topology ...................................18Michael J. Moore, Akihiro Enomoto, Tatsuya Suda, Atsushi Kayasuga, Kazuhiro Oiwa
Systomics: The Ultimacy of Design..................................................................................................................24Brian Sauser, Charles Blair, John Boardman
Enabling the SOS Network...............................................................................................................................30Mihaela Ulieru
Concept for Intelligent Distributed Power System Automation with IEC 61850 and IEC 61499...................................................................................................................................................................36
Neil Higgins, Valeriy Vyatkin, Nirmal-Kumar C Nair, Karlheinz Schwarz
Model Predictive Dispatch in Electric Energy Systems with Intermittent Resources ................................42Le Xie, Marija D. Ilic
Toward Ubiquitous Video-based Cyber-Physical Systems............................................................................48Guoliang Xing, Weijia Jia, Yufei Du, Posco Tso, Mo Sha, Xue Liu
Quantitative Study on Candlestick Pattern for Shenzhen Stock Market.....................................................54Huili Li, Wing W. Y. Ng, John W. T. Lee, Binbin Sun, Daniel S. Yeung
Localized Generalization Error Based Active Learning for Image Annotation..........................................60Binbin Sun, Wing W. Y. Ng, Daniel S. Yeung, Jun Wang
Complete Two-Dimensional Principal Component Analysis for Image Registration .................................66Anbang Xu, Xinyu Chen, Ping Guo
Clustering of DNA Microarray Temporal Data based on the Autoregressive Model.................................71Miew Keen Choong, Hong Yan, David Levy
A New Method for Multiple Fuzzy Rules Interpolation with Weighted Antecedent Variables ............................................................................................................................................................76
Yu-Chuan Chang, Shyi-Ming Chen
A New Fuzzy Interpolative Reasoning Method Based on Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Sets ...............................82Yu-Chuan Chang, Shyi-Ming Chen
Toward A Concept of Community Intelligence: A View on knowledge sharing and fusion in Web-mediated communities.........................................................................................................................88
Haoxiang Xia, Zhongtuo Wang, Shuangling Luo, Taketoshi Yoshida
Concise Representations for Approximate Association Rules.......................................................................94Yue Xu, Yuefeng Li, Gavin Shaw
Paper Review Assignment based on Human-Knowledge Network.............................................................102Xijin Tang, Zhengwen Zhang
TFIDF, LSI and Multi-word in Information Retrieval and Text Categorization .....................................108Wen Zhang, Taketoshi Yoshida, Xijin Tang
A Data-driven Classification Framework for Conflict and Instability Analysis .......................................114Kihoon Choi, Krishna R. Pattipati, Victor Asal
Acquaintance Recommending in Local World: Evolving Mechanisms of IM User Topology .................120Qiang Yan, Xiaoyan Huang
A New Association Analysis Method for Semantic Differential Data and Its Application to Tone Color Analysis ........................................................................................................................................125
Yuichi Kato, Tetsuro Saeki
Effect of Visual Representation in Recognizing Emotion Expressed in a Musical Performance ....................................................................................................................................................131
Rumi Hiraga, Nobuko Kato, Noriyuki Matsuda
The Difference in Stress Induced Secretion of an Immune Substance by the Schedule of an Intermittent Mental Workload ......................................................................................................................137
Shusaku Nomura, Tota Mizuno, Akio Nozawa, Hirotoshi Asano, Hideto Ide
Form Design of CNC Machine Tools using SVMKansei Engineering Model............................................143Kun-Chieh Wang, Jung-Chin Liang, Yu-Cai Lin
A Tour Route Planning Support System with Consideration of the Preferences of Group Members ..........................................................................................................................................................150
Yuichiro Kinoshita, Heisuke Yokokishizawa
A Product Recommendation Method Using Possibility Distributions........................................................156Mina Ryoke, Yasuaki Kato, Yoshiteru Nakamori
An IEC-Based Mobile 3D Graphics Modeler ...............................................................................................162Hiroaki Nishino, Kenji Shiihara, Tsuneo Kagawa, Kouichi Utsumiya
Particle Swarm Optimization for Nonlinear 0-1 Programming Problems.................................................168Takeshi Matsui, Masatoshi Sakawa, Kosuke Kato, Takeshi Uno
Distributed Optimization Algorithm for Lighting Color Control using Chroma Sensors .......................174Maiko Ashibe, Mitsunori Miki, Tomoyuki Hiroyasu
A Method of Interactive Texture Design with IEC ......................................................................................179Tsuneo Kagawa, Hiroaki Nishino, Kouichi Utsumiya
Design of Japanese Kimono using Interactive Genetic Algorithm..............................................................185Maiko Sugahara, Mitsunori Miki, Tomoyuki Hiroyasu
A Study on Image Merge Method using Genetic Algorithm for Image Based e-Learning System ..............................................................................................................................................................191
Yuki Naganawa, Hiroharu Kawanaka, Shinji Tsuruoka
A Multi-objective Hybrid Genetic Algorithm for Energy Saving Task Scheduling in CMP System ..............................................................................................................................................................197
Lei Miao, Yong Qi, Di Hou, Yue-hua Dai, Yi Shi
Automatic Composition System based on Genetic Algorithm and N-Gram Model ..................................202Manabu Tomari, Masayuki Sato, Yuko Osana
Path Planning of Mobile Robot Using Integer GA with Considering Terrain Conditions .......................208Mohammad Mansouri, Mehdi Aliyari Shoorehdeli, Mohammad Teshnehlab
Fast Genetic Algorithm based on Pattern Reduction...................................................................................214Shih-Pang Tseng, Chun-Wei Tsai, Ming-Chao Chiang, Chu-Sing Yang
Partial Decomposition and Parallel GA (PD-PGA) for Constrained Optimization ..................................220Ehab Z. Elfeky, Ruhul A. Sarker, Daryl L. Essam
Intelligent Estimation Agent Based on CMMI Ontology for Project Planning .........................................228Chang-Shing Lee, Mei-Hui Wang, Zhi-Rong Yan, Chi-Fang Lo, Hao-Han Chuang, Yi-Chen Lin
Hierarchical Data Envelopment Analysis for Confirming Performance Improvement ...........................234Yuki Sato, Erika Mukai, Kazushige Inoue, Shingo Aoki
Concept Mining of Semantic Web Services By Means Of Extended Fuzzy Formal Concept Analysis (FFCA) ..............................................................................................................................................240
Giuseppe Fenza, Vincenzo Loia, Sabrina Senatore
A Reliable Context Model for Context-aware Applications ........................................................................246Po-Cheng Huang, Yau-Hwang Kuo
An Integrated OWL Data Mining and Query System .................................................................................251Tzung-Pei Hong, Jun-Song Dong, Wen-Yang Lin
Fast VQ Codebook Generation via Pattern Reduction................................................................................256Chao-Yang Lee, Chun-Wei Tsai, Ming-Chao Chiang, Chu-Sing Yang
Reconfigurable Circuit Design using Evolvable Hardware Chip for Illumination Tolerant Image Enhancement........................................................................................................................................262
A.Guruva Reddy, M.N.Giri Prasad, K.Sri Rama Krishna
Skeletonization of Decorative Characters by Graph Spectral Decomposition ..........................................266Hideaki Kawano, Akito Shimamura, Hideaki Orii, Hiroshi Maeda, Norikazu Ikoma
Comparative Analysis of Cell Segmentation using Absorption and Color Images in Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology............................................................................................................................271
Xuqing Wu, Shishir Shah
Local Contrast Enhancement for Human Face Recognition in Poor Lighting Conditions ......................277Wen-Chung Kao, Ming-Chai Hsu
Ensemble of Classifiers for Off-line Signature Verification ........................................................................283Diego Bertolini, Luiz S. Oliveira, Edson Justino, Robert Sabourin
Visualizing RFID-Tag Data for Detecting Latent Interest of Customers...................................................289Yukio Ohsawa, Hikaru Kimura, Takeshi Ui
Visual Support System for Report Distinctiveness Evaluation ...................................................................295Toshiaki Kawaguchi, Wataru Sunayama
Chance Discovery in Technology Monitoring of Solar Cell using Patent Data .........................................301Tzu-Fu Chiu, Chao-Fu Hong, Ming-Yeu Wang, Chia-Ling Hsu, Yu-Ting Chiu
Visualization of the User’s Preference Using Multi-Values Analysis .........................................................307Mu-Hua Lin, Chao-Fu Hong, Kai-Yuan Jao
Generating a Concept Hierarchy for Sentiment Analysis ...........................................................................312Bin Shi, Kuiyu Chang
Relationship between Human and Computational Abduction....................................................................318Akinori Abe
Lung Nodules Detection by Ensemble Classification ...................................................................................324A. Z. Kouzani, S. L. A. Lee, E. J. Hu
Vision Based Flying Vehicle Tracking...........................................................................................................330Ali Taimori, Samira Sabouri
Whiteboard Documentation through Foreground Object Detection and Stroke Classification....................................................................................................................................................336
N. Prabhu, R. Pradeep Kumar, T. Punitha, Raman Srinivasan
Extraction of Shady Roads using Intrinsic Colors on Stereo Camera........................................................341Tue-Cuong Dong-Si, Dong Guo, Chye Hwang Yan, Sim Heng Ong
Shape Modeling Using Visual ID-Tags for Robotic Applications ...............................................................347Hideyuki Tanaka, Takehisa Yairi, Kazuo Machida
Optimization of Combined Kernel Function for SVM based on Large Margin Learning Theory ..............................................................................................................................................................353
Mingzhu Lu, C. L. Philip Chen, Jianbing Huo, Xizhao Wang
Contrast Sensitive Epsilon-SVR and Its Application in Image Compression............................................359Arvind Tolambiya, Prem K.Kalra
Learning Task Decomposition and Exploration Shaping for Reinforcement Learning Agents...............................................................................................................................................................365
Predrag Djurdjevic, Manfred Huber
Training and Analysis of Support Vector Machine using Sequential Minimal Optimization .................373S.Shahbudin, A. Hussain, S. A. Samad, N. Tahir
Iterative Human Calligraphic Learning by Static and Dynamic Model Writings ....................................379Hiroyuki Fujioka, Hiroyuki Kano
Entropy-Based Robust Fuzzy Clustering of Relational Data ......................................................................385Mei Jian-Ping, Chen Li-Hui
Graph-based Semi-supervised Learning with Manifold Preprocessing for Image Classification....................................................................................................................................................391
Yun-Chao Gong, Feng Liu, Chuanliang Chen
Informational Human-Machine Interaction .................................................................................................396Sabah Al-Fedaghi
Multi-modal Analysis of Human Computer Interaction using Automatic Inference of Aural Expressions in Speech ..........................................................................................................................404
Tal Sobol Shikler
Face and Arm-Posture Recognition for Secure Human-Machine Interaction ..........................................411Ishtiaq Rasool Khan, Hiroyuki Miyamoto, Takashi Morie
An Evolutionary Approach for Accent Classification in IVR Systems ......................................................418Sameeh Ullah, Fakhri Karray
Relationships bewteen Usability and Number of Buttons of a Universal Remote Console ......................424Michio Miyakawa, Yoshinobu Maeda, Nozomu Koyama
A Hardware Design of Camera-based User’s Presence Detector................................................................429Vasily G. Moshnyaga, Koji Hashimoto, Tadashi Suetsugu
Parametric Tuning of Rule-based Systems by Maximum Fuzzy Entropy .................................................433Chun-Ru Dong, Ran Wang, Xi-Zhao Wang
Application of Kernel Learning Vector Quantization to Novelty Detection ..............................................439Hongjie Xing, Xizhao Wang, Ruixian Zhu, Dan Wang
Avatars Based Chinese Sign Language Synthesis System ...........................................................................444Xinxin Xu, Xuan Wang, Lin Yao, Deyuan Zhang, Hainan Zhao
Semantic Chunk Annotation for questions using Maximum Entropy .......................................................450Shixi Fan, Yaoyun Zhang, Wing W. Y. Ng, Xuan Wang , Xiaolong Wang
Genre Identification of Chinese Finance Text using Machine Learning Method .....................................455Jun Xu, Yuxin Ding, Xiaolong Wang, Yonghui Wu
Integrating Social Tagging Data: Upper Tag Ontology (UTO)...................................................................460Ying Ding, Ioan Toma, Michael Fried, Sin-Jae Kang, Zhixian Yan
Meta-Synthesis and Expert Mining ...............................................................................................................467Jifa Gu, Wuqi Song, Zhengxiang Zhu
A Methodology for Knowledge Synthesis......................................................................................................472Yoshiteru Nakamori, Andrzej P. Wierzbicki
For Economic Forecast: The Role of Knowledge System of HWMSE .......................................................478Xiaoji Zhou, Jingyuan Yu
Systems Analysis and Modeling of Opinion Infection..................................................................................484Yijun Liu, Jifa Gu
A Generalized Intelligent-Agent-based Fuzzy Group Forecasting Model for Oil Price Prediction .........................................................................................................................................................489
Lean Yu, Shouyang Wang, Kin Keung Lai
Meta-synthesis View Toward Surveying WSR System Approach Studies ................................................494Zhengxiang Zhu, Wuqi Song, Jifa Gu
A Web Pornography Patrol System by Content-based Analysis: In Particular Text and Image ................................................................................................................................................................500
Jantima Polpinij, Chumsak Sibunruang, Somnuk Paungpronpitag, Rapeeporn Chamchong, Anirut Chotthanom
Transformation of Relational Model to RDF Model....................................................................................506Yanhui Lv, Z. M. Ma
Content-based Image Retrieval Using Orthogonal Moments Heuristically...............................................512J. C. Patra, S. Sood, P. K. Meher, C. Bornand
Classification of Web Resident Sensor Resources using Latent Semantic Indexing and Ontologies ........................................................................................................................................................518
Wabo Majavu, Terence van Zyl, Tshilidzi Marwala
Expression of Paths and Buildings for Universal Designed Interactive Map with Due Consideration for Visually Impaired People ................................................................................................524
Ikuko Eguchi Yairi, Masamitsu Takano, Motoki Shino, Minoru Kamata
On Effective Movement in CPM for Shoulder Joint....................................................................................530Shota Miyaguchi, Kousei Nojiri, Nobutomo Matsunaga, Shigeyasu Kawaji
A Memetic Evolutionary Search Algorithm with Variable Length Chromosome for Rule Extraction ........................................................................................................................................................535
Ji Hua Brian Ang, Kay Chen Tan, Abdullah Al Mamun
A Memetic Algorithm for Parallel Batch Machine Scheduling with Incompatible Job Families and Dynamic Job Arrivals ..............................................................................................................541
Hsueh-Chien Cheng, Tsung-Che Chiang, Li-Chen Fu
Using Classification for Constrained Memetic Algorithm: A New Paradigm ...........................................547Stephanus Daniel Handoko, Kwoh Chee Keong, Ong Yew Soon
Incorporating Tabu Search into the Survivor Selection of Genetic Algorithm .........................................553Chuan-Kang Ting, Cheng-Feng Ko
Hybrid GA Multiobjective Optimization for the Design of Compliant Micro-Actuators ........................559K. Tai, Nianfeng Wang, Yaowen Yang
Hybrid Genetic Algorithm for Designing Structures Subjected to Uncertainty........................................565Nianfeng Wang, Yaowen Yang, Kang Tai
A New Approach to Relaxed Quadratic Stabilization for Stochastic T-S Fuzzy Systems ........................571Xiangpeng Xie, Huaguang Zhang, Jian Feng
Another Method of Relational Fuzzy Clustering..........................................................................................577Roelof K Brouwer
Analytical Model of Three-dimensional Fuzzy Logic Controller for Spatio-temporal Processes ..........................................................................................................................................................583
Han-Xiong Li, Xianxia Zhang, Shaoyuan Li
Robust Fuzzy Output Regulation of Discrete Time-Delay Affine Systems ................................................589Chian-Song Chiu, Tung-Sheng Chiang, Ya-Ting Lee
Gath-Geva Specification and Genetic Generalization of Takagi-Sugeno-Kang Fuzzy Models ..............................................................................................................................................................595
Martin Berchtold, Till Riedel, Christian Decker, Kristof van Laerhoven
Time-Cost Tradeoff in Fuzzy Critical Path Analysis Based on (1- α) × 100% Confidence-Interval Estimates ...........................................................................................................................................601
Feng-Tse Lin
A Smart Home Resource Management System for Multiple Inhabitants by Agent Conceding Negotiation....................................................................................................................................607
Chien-Chang Hsu, Liang-Zong Wang
Cooperative RoboCup agents using Genetic Casebased Reasoning ...........................................................613Jong Yih Kuo, He Zhi Lin
REAL: A Risk-Enabled Reputation Model for Electronic Commerce ......................................................619Jonathan Lee, Shin-Jie Lee
A Case-Based Planning Approach for Agent-Based Service-Oriented Systems........................................625Chiung-Hon Leon Lee, Ken Yen-Ru Cheng, Alan Liu
EFS: Expert Finding System based on Wikipedia Link Pattern Analysis .................................................631Kai-Hsiang Yang, Chun-Yu Chen, Hahn-Ming Lee, Jan-Ming Ho
Dynamic Role Binding with Agent-centric Contract Net Protocol in Agent Organizations.....................636Jonathan Lee, Shin-Jie Lee, Hsi-Min Chen
A Semi-Dynamic Bayesian Network for Human Gesture Recognition ......................................................644Myung-Cheol Roh, Seong-Whan Lee
Automatic Moving Object Detecting and Tracking From Astronomical CCD Image Sequences .........................................................................................................................................................650
Yubin Yang, Ning Li, Yao Zhang
Pedestrian Tracking through Camera Network for Wide Area Surveillance ...........................................656Yasuhide Hyodo, Kaichi Fujimura, Shinya Yuasa, Takeshi Naito, Shunsuke Kamijo
An Automatic Region Based Methodology for Facial Expression Recognition .........................................662Anastasios Koutlas, Dimitrios I. Fotiadis
An Efficient Thresholding Algorithm for Degraded Document Images Based on Intelligent Block Detection................................................................................................................................................667
Yi-Fan Chang, Yu-Ting Pai, Shanq-Jang Ruan
Template-based Human Motion Recognition for Complex Activities ........................................................673Atiqur Rahman Ahad, T. Ogata, J. K. Tan, H. S. Kim, S. Ishikawa
Improving Edge-Based Feature Extraction Using Feature Fusion.............................................................679Shahan Nercessian, Karen Panetta, Sos Agaian
Human Visual System Based Similarity Metrics..........................................................................................685Eric Wharton, Karen Panetta, Sos Agaian
Image Reconstruction for Quality Assessment of Edge Detectors ..............................................................691Barghavi Govindarajan, Karen A. Panetta, Sos Agaian
Comparison of Recursive Sequence Based Image Scrambling Algorithms ...............................................697Yicong Zhou, Karen Panetta, Sos Agaian
Detection and comparison of color edges via median based PCA...............................................................702Sadaf Qazi, Karen Panetta, Sos Agaian
On the Security Properties and Attacks against Mobile Agent Watermark Encapsulation(MAWE) ..................................................................................................................................707
Abid Khan, Xiamu Niu, Waqas Anwar, Zhang Yong
Entropy-based Features for Robust Place Recognition ...............................................................................713Sherine Rady, Achim Wagner, Essam Badreddin
Empirical Evaluation of Segmentation Algorithms for Lung Modelling ...................................................719S. L. A. Lee, A.Z. Kouzani, E.J. Hu
Is there Hope for Predicting Human Visual Quality Experience?..............................................................725T. Eerola, J.-K. Kamarainen, T. Leisti, R. Halonen, L. Lensu, H. Kalviainen, G. Nyman, P. Oittinen
Finding Best Measurable Quantities for Predicting Human Visual Quality Experience .........................733T. Eerola, J.-K. Kamarainen, T. Leisti, R. Halonen, L. Lensu, H. Kalviainen, P. Oittinen, G. Nyman
Using Clinical Decision Support to Maintain Medication and Problem Lists ...........................................739Chiang S. Jao, Daniel B. Hier, William L. Galanter
SVM-based One-Against-Many Algorithm for Liveness Face Authentication..........................................744Cheng-Ho Huang, Jhing-Fa Wang
Efficient Cross Validation Over Skewed Noisy Data ...................................................................................749Manoranjan Dash, Oh Yin Hao
Comparing Performance of Misbehavior Detection Based on Neural Networks and AIS .......................757Matthias Becker, Martin Drozda, Sebastian Jaschke, Sven Schaust
Accelerated Q-Learning for Fail State and Action Spaces ..........................................................................763In-Won Park, Jong-Hwan Kim, Kui-Hong Park
Feature Selection for Microarray Data by AUC Analysis ...........................................................................768Juana Canul-Reich, Lawrence O. Hall, Dmitry Goldgof, Steven A. Eschrich
Feature Selection via Sensitivity Analysis of MLP Probabilistic Outputs .................................................774Jian-Bo Yang, Kai-Quan Shen, Chong-Jin Ong, Xiao-Ping Li
Safety-Preservation Oriented Reaching Monitoring for Smooth Control Mode Switching of Skill-Assist........................................................................................................................................................780
Suwoong Lee, Susumu Hara, Yoji Yamada
Human Dexterity Analysis in Stabilizing Operation of Inverted Pendulum..............................................786Kazuhide Ura, Toshiya Tajiri, Hiroshi Ohsaki, Hiroki Takase, Masami Iwase, Shoshiro Hatakeyama
Analyzing the Characteristics of Horizontal and Vertical Plane Hand Movement in Human-human Cooperative Task .................................................................................................................792
A. B. Shahriman, R. Ikeura, Y. Handa, T. Yano, K. Mizutani
Remarks on EOG and EMG Gesture Recognition in Hands-Free Manipulation System ........................798Kazuhiko Takahashi, Takako Ohta, Masafumi Hashimoto
The Effect of Haptic Guidance on Curve Negotiation Behavior of Young, Experienced Drivers..............................................................................................................................................................804
Mark Mulder, David A. Abbink, Erwin R. Boer
Hierarchical Timing Structure of Utterance in Human Dialogue ..............................................................810Tomohito Yamamoto, Youhei Kobayashi, Yumiko Muto, Kouji Takano, Yoshihiro Miyake
A Fast Two-Step Deblurring Method for Satellite Images ..........................................................................814Fen Chen, Zhensong Wang, Zhongming Zhao
A Note on Positive Roots Discrimination System .........................................................................................820Min Chen
An Explicit Criterion For the Positional Relationship of An Ellipse and A Parabola ..............................825Min Chen, Xiaorong Hou, Xuhao Qiu
A Novel Method of Gait Recognition Based on Kernel Fisher Discriminant Analysis .............................830Han Su, Mian Yang, Hua Xu
A Directional Detector for Edge Based on Difference Images ....................................................................835S. X. Hu, Z. S. Wang, Z. W. Liao
Skeletonize Multi Width Ribbon-like Shapes Based on Difference Images and Frenet Frame ...............................................................................................................................................................839
Z. W. Liao, Z. S. Wang, S. X. Hu
Coping with Uncertainties in Endogenous Technological Change Models ................................................844Tieju Ma, Yoshiteru Nakamori
Simulation of Rivalry Spread Effect over the Competitive Pressure Network..........................................850Dong Zhuang, Jianmei Yang
A Systematic Study on Emergency Policy Documents for Quick Response...............................................855Lili Rong, Xiaona Jia
A Group Decision-Support Method for IT Project Management Based on Markov Chain.....................861Huizhang Shen, Jidi Zhao, Robin G. Qiu
A Sequential Group Decision Process for Emergency Response ................................................................866Huizhang Shen, Jidi Zhao, Wayne W. Huang, Tao Jin
An Approach for Behavior Discovery using Clustering of Dynamics ........................................................871Ashokkumaar P Loganathan, Manfred Huber
Redundancy Underlying a Gymnastic Movement on the High Bar ...........................................................879Taiga Yamasaki, Kiyoshi Gotoh, Masahiro Kaneda, Xin Xin
A Spatiotemporal Approach to N170 Detection with Application to Brain-Computer Interfaces..........................................................................................................................................................885
Yaqin Xu, Kai Yin, Jiacai Zhang, Li Yao
A Multivariate Time Series Clustering Approach for Crime Trends Prediction ......................................891B. Chandra, Manish Gupta, M. P. Gupta
Proposal of Anticipatory Pattern Recognition for EMG Prosthetic Hand Control ..................................896Toshiyuki Kondo, Osamu Amagi, Takayuki Nozawa
Spatial and Temporal Sampling Control for Visual Surveillance Application..........................................902Sabu Emmanuel, Peng Zhang, Agus Sugama
Particle Swarm Optimizer based Controller Design for Vehicle Navigation System................................908Tsung-Ying Sun, Cheng-Sen Huang, Shang-Jeng Tsai
A Hybrid Multiobjective Genetic Algorithm on Optimizing Aircraft Schedule Recovery Problems under Short-Time Response..........................................................................................................914
Chiu-Hung Chen, Tung-Kuan Liu, Jyh-Horng Chou, Jinn-Tsong Tsai, Wen-Hsien Ho
Iris Recognition Using Gabor Filters Optimized by the Particle Swarm Technique ................................920C. C. Tsai, J. S. Taur, C. W. Tao
Reinforcement Fuzzy Control Using Ant Colony Optimization .................................................................926Chia-Feng Juang, Chun-Ming Lu
Particle Swarm Optimization via Successive Optimization in Its Parameter Space.................................931Chen Qian, Keiichiro Yasuda
Performance of Adaptive Fuzzy-Based Code Allocation for 2-D Spreading OFCDM Mobile Communication Systems....................................................................................................................937
Yung-Fa Huang, Neng-Chung Wang, Tan-Hsu Tan, Cheng-Ming Yeh
Design of Adaptive Fuzzy Integral Sliding Mode Control for Uncertain Nonlinear Systems with State and Input Delays ...........................................................................................................................943
Chung-Chun Kung, Shuo-Chieh Chang, Po-Shen Huang
Observer-Based Robust Adaptive Fuzzy Sliding Mode Control for Unknown Nonlinear Dynamical Systems with Dead-Zone Input ...................................................................................................949
Chung-Chun Kung, Shuo-Chieh Chang, Yu-Ren Chen
Decentralized Adaptive Fuzzy Integral Sliding Mode Control for a Class of Large-Scale System ..............................................................................................................................................................955
Chung-Chun Kung, Ti-Hung Chen, Wei-Ting Sun
Universal Controller for Monotone Systems Inspired from Fuzzy Logic Control ....................................961Mohammad Karimadini, Hai Lin, Mohammad Hamiruce Marhaban, Samsul Bahari Mohd Noor, Ishak Aris, Atefeh Davari, Abu Bakar Ghazali
Structural Expansion of Fuzzy Relations and Its Role in Interactive System Modeling ..........................967Adam Pedrycz, Fangyan Dong, Kaoru Hirota
An Efficient Flooding Method in Ad-hoc Networks for Reducing Power Consumption ..........................973Masato Noto
Detecting Blog Groups Using Vector Space Models for Link Structures...................................................979Yuichi Sasaki, Masahito Kurihara
A Travel Scheduling System based on Spot Evaluation ..............................................................................985Masanobu Numazawa, Kohtaro Shibata
Implementation and Performance Evaluation of Multi-Completion with Termination Checking ..........................................................................................................................................................990
Haruhiko Sato, Masahito Kurihara
Consensus Formation Models based on Structural Modeling.....................................................................996Tamotsu Mitamura, Takahumi Oohori, Masahito Kurihara
Keeping the Stability of Solutions to Dynamic Fuzzy CSPs ......................................................................1001Yasuhiro Sudo, Masahito Kurihara, Takuto Yanagida
Random-valued Impulse Noise Detector Based on Minimum Spanning Tree and Its Application to Switching Median Filter ......................................................................................................1007
Go Tanaka, Noriaki Suetake, Eiji Uchino
An Analysis of Color Removal Method Based on a Signed Color Distance and Its Calculation Cost Reduction..........................................................................................................................1013
Go Tanaka, Noriaki Suetake, Eiji Uchino
Comparative Performance Analysis of Feature Sets for Abandoned Object Classification...................1019Ahmed Fawzi Otoom, Hatice Gunes, Massimo Piccardi
Multi-object Segmentation Using Probabilistic Labeling ..........................................................................1025Jhan-Syuan Yu, Ming-Ci Jhuang, Kai-Chieh Yang, Jung-Hua Wang
Surrounding Adaptive Color Image Enhancement based on CIECAM02 ..............................................1030Minsung Kang, Bongjoe Kim, Kar-Ann Toh, Kwanghoon Sohn
A Study on Motion Analysis of an Artistic Gymnastics by using Dynamic Image Processing...............1036Jeongeun Shin, Shinji Ozawa
Generalized Collage Steganography on Images .........................................................................................1042Mei-Ching Chen, Sos S. Agaian, C. L. Philip Chen
Noise Reduction Algorithms Using Fibonacci Fourier Transforms .........................................................1047Sos S. Agaian, Mei-Ching Chen, C. L. Philip Chen
Embedding Watermarks in Compressed Video using Fuzzy C-Means Clustering.................................1052Daw-Tung Lin, Guan-Jhih Liao
An RST-Resilient Image Copyright Protection Scheme Based on the Invariant Domain and Image Secret Sharing.............................................................................................................................1058
Shang-Lin Hsieh, Ding-Jie Chen, Bin-Yuan Huang, I-Ju Tsai
Identification of Artifacts in Scenery Images using Color and Line Information ...................................1064Atsushi Tanbara, Yuko Osana
Modeling Human Perception .......................................................................................................................1072Matthew L. Bolton
Simulation of Retinal Function ....................................................................................................................1078Meir Perez, Robert O Davidson, David M Rubin, Tshilidzi Marwala
Maximum Likelihood Estimation of Multi-Modal Pilot Control Behavior in a Target-Following Task ..............................................................................................................................................1084
P. M. T. Zaal, M. Mulder, M. M. van Paassen, J. A. Mulder
Critical Factors Influencing Intra-operative Surgical Decision-making..................................................1090Ashis Jalote-Parmar, Petra Badke-Schaub
Pain Generation Model on Upper Limb Considering the Laminated Structure of Skin........................1096Nobutomo Matsunaga, Seiko Akayama, Shigeyasu Kawaji
Effects of Time Function and Expression Speed on the Intensity and Realism of Facial Expressions ....................................................................................................................................................1102
Masaomi Oda, Katsunori Isono
Swarm Reinforcement Learning Algorithms Based on Particle Swarm Optimization ..........................1109Hitoshi Iima, Yasuaki Kuroe
Novel Multi-Class Feature Selection Methods Using Sensitivity Analysis of Posterior Probabilities ...................................................................................................................................................1115
Kai-Quan Shen, Chong-Jin Ong, Xiao-Ping Li, Einar P. V. Wilder-Smith
Learning of New Neuron Model based on Geometric Mean with New Error Metrics ...........................1121Mohd. Shiblee, B. Chandra, Prem K. Kalra
Information Gain with Chaotic Genetic Algorithm for Gene Selection and Classification Problem ..........................................................................................................................................................1127
Cheng-San Yang, Li-Yeh Chuang, Jung-Chike Li, Cheng-Hong Yang
Automatic Identification and Removal of Artifacts in EEG Using a Probabilistic Multi-class SVM Approach With Error Correction.............................................................................................1133
Shi-Yun Shao, Kai-Quan Shen, Chong-Jin Ong, Xiao-Ping Li, Einar P. V. Wilder-Smith
Development of Intelligent Sensors Using Legendre Functional-Link Artificial Neural Networks ........................................................................................................................................................1139
J. C. Patra, P. K. Meher, G. Chakraborty
Pre-Participatory Technology Assessment: A Web Application for Encouraging Citizens Interest in “Science, Technology & Society” ..............................................................................................1145
Satoshi Ohnishi, Kyoko Ito, Shogo Nishida
A Method for Quantifying Facial Muscle Movements In the Smile During Facial Expression Training......................................................................................................................................1152
Ai Takami, Kyoko Ito, Shogo Nishida
Safe Manual Control of Assist System for Stabilizing Operation of Pendulum by using EMG ...............................................................................................................................................................1157
Mitsuhiro Andoh, Toshiya Tajiri, Kazuhide Ura, Masami Iwase, Shoshiro Hatakeyama
Sound Spot Generation and Evaluation by a Large Scale Panel Loudspeaker Array............................1163K. Shinagawa, H. Takemura, H. Mizoguchi
A Study of Color and Voice Images of Information Provision in Emaergency Situation.......................1168Mie Nakatani, Ryuichi Tabata, Shogo Nishida
Loudspeaker Array System for Exhibition Support into Museum...........................................................1174Y. Fukasawa, K. Shinagawa, K. Horio, K. Mituhashi, A. Deguchi, F. Kusunoki, S. Inagaki, H. Mizoguchi
On the Possibility to Design Intelligent Sensor Systems after Excitable Media Models: An Agent-Based Simulation ...............................................................................................................................1180
Luis M. Fernandez-Carrasco, Hugo Terashima-Mar n, Manuel Valenzuela-Rendon
An Improved Approaching Law Based on Sliding Mode Controller for Duffing–Holmes Systems with Uncertainties...........................................................................................................................1186
Zi-Qiang Li, Gong-You Tang
A Novel Information Spread Evolutionary Algorithm Applied to Function Optimization ....................1191Zhen-zhong Lan, Yuan Shi, Xiang-hu Feng
Optimised Rough Sets for Modelling Interstate Conflict ..........................................................................1197Bodie Crossingham, Tshilidzi Marwala, Monica Lagazio
A Robust Fuzzy Step Size LMS Algorithm for DSUWB Systems.............................................................1204Chia-Hsin Cheng, Yu-Fan Chen, Kai-Jie Chen, Yung-Fa Huang
Design of a Scan Converter Using the Non-Adaptive Polynomial Approximation .................................1210Ming-Chieh Tsai, Yung-Wei Teng
Using Fast Fourier Transform for Weed Detection in Corn Fields ..........................................................1214Hossein Nejati, Zohreh Azimifar, Mohsen Zamani
Development of Novel Optimization Procedure Based on Honey Bee Foraging Behavior.....................1219K. Sundareswaran, V. T. Sreedevi
A New Algorithm to Threshold the Courtesy Amount of Brazilian Bank Checks ..................................1225R. F. P. Neves, C. A. B. Mello, M. S. Silva, B. L. D. Bezerra
Fusion of Multispectral and Panchromatic Images Combining IHS and Dual-tree Complex Wavelet...........................................................................................................................................................1230
Mengxi Xu, Jing Ling, Aiye Shi
Style of Action based Individual Recognition in Video Sequences ...........................................................1236Y. Pratheepan, G. Prasad, J. V. Condell
A Minimal Coverage-based Classification Method and Its Application in Predictive Toxicology Data Mining................................................................................................................................1242
Gongde Guo, Yu Huang
Nonlinear Regression Model to Symbolic Interval-valued Variables.......................................................1246Eufrasio de Andrade Lima Neto, Francisco de Assis Tenorio de Carvalho
A Multi-Class Logistic Regression Model for Interval Data .....................................................................1252Renata M. C. R. de Souza, Francisco Jose A. Cysneiros, Diego C. F. Queiroz, Roberta A. de A. Fagundes
A Simplified Support Vector Clustering Algorithm ..................................................................................1258Li-Ying Wu, Jeen-Shing Wang
An Algorithm for Computing the Shortest Path of Three Spheres ..........................................................1264Chang-Chien Chou, Wan-Kuang Hsieh, Huei-Yuan Lee
Probability Collectives for Decentralized, Distributed Optimization: A Collective Intelligence Approach ...................................................................................................................................1270
Anand J. Kulkarni, Kang Tai
Particle Swarm Optimization Based on Neighborhood Encoding for Traveling Salesman Problem ..........................................................................................................................................................1275
Dongmei Lin, Shenshan Qiu, Dong Wang
Motion based UnSharp Masking [MUSM] for Extracting Building from Urban Images ......................1279Seyed Mostafa Mirhassani, Bardia Yousefi, Alireza Ahmadyfard, Mitra Bahadorian
Topology Simplification and Channel Assignment in Multi-radio Wireless Mesh Networks ................1284Hejiao Huang, Xiaolu Cao, Xiaolong Wang
Optimized Spike Placement on Tires with Respect to Low Noise .............................................................1290Matthias Becker
Optimal Disturbance Rejection Control with Application to Offshore Platforms ..................................1294Hui-Ying Sun, Gong-You Tang, Shu-mei Zhang
Grey Multi-attribute Decision-making Method based on two-phase Optimization ................................1300Luo Dang, Luo Dixin, Xie Naiming, Wang Jianling
Research on Grey Risk Decision-Making Method based on Priority Index ............................................1304Luo Dang, Luo Dixin, Zhang Yi, Qin Yuhui
A Single Observation Passive Location Algorithm Based on Phase-difference and Doppler Frequency Rate of Change ...........................................................................................................................1308
Xiaojun Yang, Gang Liu, Jinku Guo
Control and Simulation of Robotic Swarms in Heterogeneous Environments........................................1313Ted Shaneyfelt, Matthew Joordens, Kranthimanoj Nagothu, John Prevost, Anjan Kumar, S. S., Mirsaeid Ghazi, Mo Jamshidi
Artificial Immune System Based on Normal Model and Immune Learning ...........................................1319Tao Gong
A Lagrangian based Immune-inspired Optimization Framework for Distributed Systems ..................1325Henry Y. K. Lau, Steven Y. P. Lu
Face Recognition using Parallel Associative Memory................................................................................1331Karm Veer Arya, Viraat Singh, Pabitra Mitra, Phalguni Gupta
Transparent Linguistic Interface Generation and Its Application in Fuzzy Decision Trees..................1336Long Chen, C. L. Philip Chen
Designing a Robust Type-2 Fuzzy Logic Classifier for Non-stationary Systems with Application in Brain-Computer Interfacing ...............................................................................................1342
Pawel Herman, Girijesh Prasad, Thomas Martin McGinnity
Antiphasic Electromyographic Activities between Biarticular Arm Muscles Reflects Improved Two Joint Arm Movement Performaces In Stroke Patients....................................................1349
Tasuku Miyoshi, Takashi Komeda, Yoshiyuki Takahashi, Hokyoo Lee, Tadashi Suzuki
Bringing up Product Model to Thinking of Engineer ................................................................................1354László Horváth, Imre J. Rudas
A Probabilistic Choice Model for the Product Line Design Problem .......................................................1360Stelios Tsafarakis, Kleanthi Lakiotaki, Anastasios Doulamis, Nikolaos Matsatsinis
A Common Module Mining Method for Variant Products .......................................................................1366Chieh-Yuan Tsai, Chih-Jung Chen
An Assertion-Based Information Acquisition System Exploiting Hierarchical Structures of Documents......................................................................................................................................................1372
Kuniaki Tabata, Akira Hattori
Content-Based Music Retrieval with Nonlinear Feature Space Transformation using Relevance Feedback ......................................................................................................................................1378
Shunsuke Sakai, Keisuke Kameyama
Three-dimensional Information Projection System Using a Hand-held Screen ......................................1384Sunao Hashimoto, Joo Kooi Tan, Hyoungseop Kim, Seiji Ishikawa
Inference of S-system Models of Genetic Networks using Product Unit Neural Networks ....................1389Hiroaki Murata, Makoto Koshino, Masatomo Mitamura, Haruhiko Kimura
Proposal of Group Decision Support System for Commodity Purchase Using Kansei and SOM ...............................................................................................................................................................1395
Iori Nakaoka, Jun-ichi Kushida, Katsuari Kamei
Heat Load Prediction through Recurrent Neural Network in District Heating and Cooling Systems ...........................................................................................................................................................1400
Kosuke Kato, Masatoshi Sakawa, Keiichi Ishimaru, Satoshi Ushiro, Toshihiro Shibano
Undesirable Results of SOM Learning and the Feature of Learning Data..............................................1406Tsutomu Miyoshi, Yasuto Nishii
Learnability of a Spiking Neural Network for Perception of A Partner Robot.......................................1412Hiroyuki Masuta, Naoyuki Kubota
Fully Adjustable Multilayer Topological Neural Networks For Intelligent Autonomous System Design ................................................................................................................................................1418
Frank Borsato, Maurício Figueiredo
Improved Evolutionary Algorithms for Solving Constrained Optimization Problems with Tiny Feasible Space.......................................................................................................................................1425
Abu S. S. M. Barkat Ullah, Ehab Z. Elfeky, David Cornforth, Daryl L. Essam, Ruhul Sarker
Extending Wireless Sensor Network Lifetime through Order-Based Genetic Algorithm......................1433Chien-Chih Liao, Chuan-Kang Ting
Ant Colony Optimization for Solving a Bi-Criteria Hybrid Flow Shop Problem ...................................1439Safa Khalouli, Fatima Ghedjati, Abdelaziz Hamzaoui
A Novel Geometric Center Design Method for Genetic Algorithm Optimization...................................1445Ying Lin, Jun Zhang
ANFIS and NNARX based Rainfall-Runoff Modeling ..............................................................................1453R. Remesan, M. A. Shamim, D. Han, J. Mathew
GA-based Optimization of a Fourth-order Sigma-delta Modulator for WLAN .....................................1459Babita R. Jose, P. Mythili, J. Mathew, R. Remesan
Intelligent Healthcare Agent for Food Recommendation at Tainan City ................................................1464Chang-Shing Lee, Mei-Hui Wang, Wei-Chun Sun, Young-Chung Chang
Information Extraction based on Information Fusion from Multiple News Sources from the Web ..........................................................................................................................................................1470
Yang Lv, Wing W. Y. Ng, John W. T. Lee, Binbin Sun, Daniel S. Yeung
Efficient Internet Search Engine Service Provisioning Exploiting a Collaborative Web Result Ranking Mechanism..........................................................................................................................1476
Malamati Louta, Ioannis Anagnostopoulos, Angelos Michalas
Web Document Categorization by Support Vector Clustering.................................................................1482Daming Shi, Ming Hei Tsui, Jigang Liu
Basic Semantic Units Based Web Page Content Extraction......................................................................1488Jingqi Wang, Qingcai Chen, Xiaolong Wang, Hongzhi Guo
Upgrading Domain Ontology Based on Latent Semantic Analysis and Group Center Similarity Calculation ...................................................................................................................................1494
Rung-Ching Chen, I-Yan Lee, Ya-Ching Lee, Yu-lung Lo
A Study of Analysis Method for Driver Features Extraction....................................................................1500Rizal Othman, Zhong Zhang, Takashi Imamura, Tetsuo Miyake
A Study of Classification for Driver Conditions using Driving Behaviors...............................................1505Takashi Imamura, Hagito Yamashita, Zhong Zhang, Rizal bin Othman, Tetsuo Miyake
Adaptive and Multimodal Interaction in the Vehicle.................................................................................1511Philipp Fischer, Andreas Nurnberger
Risk Analysis Based on the Ship Collision Modeling and Forecasting System........................................1516Wang Jie, Fan Yao-Tian
A Study on Ship Berthing Support System .................................................................................................1521Tadatsugi Okazaki, Kohei Ohtsu
Evaluation of Ship Navigator’s Mental Workload Using Nasal Temperature and Heart Rate Variability .............................................................................................................................................1527
Koji Murai, Yuji Hayashi, Tadatsugi Okazaki, Laurie C.Stone, Nobuo Mitomo
A Small Scale Fingerprint Matching Scheme Using Digital Curvelet Transform...................................1533Tanaya Mandal, Q. M. Jonathan Wu
Recognition of Separate Hand Gestures by Timedelay Neural Networks Based on Multi-state Spectral Image Patterns from Cyclic Hand Movements...................................................................1538
Paul Modler, Tony Myatt
Tracking a Variable Number of Pedestrians in Crowded Scenes by using Laser Range Scanners .........................................................................................................................................................1544
Xiaowei Shao, Kyoichiro Katabira, Ryosuke Shibasaki, Huijing Zhao, Yuri Nakagawa
Iris Recognition Based on Non-separable Wavelet ....................................................................................1551Jing Huang, Xinge You, Yuan Yan Tang
Handling of Multi-reflections in Wafer Bump 3D Reconstruction...........................................................1557Jun Cheng, Ronald Chung, Edmund Y. Lam, Kenneth S. M. Fung
Palmprint Identification based on Directional Representation.................................................................1561Wei Jia, De-Shuang Huang, Dacheng Tao, David Zhang
Real-Time Two-way Coupling of Ship Simulator with Virtual Reality Application...............................1567Chen Hsien Chen, Li-Chen Fu
How Infrared Tracking increases the Realism of Multi-Person Videoconferencing in Collaborative Augmented Reality................................................................................................................1573
Stefan Reifinger, Florian Laquai, Gerhard Rigoll
Motion Constraint Design for a Multi-Functional Virtual Manipulation System...................................1578Mu-Cheng Hsieh, Kuu-young Young
Interactive Support using a Video See-through Head Mounted Display for Plate Bending by Line Heating .............................................................................................................................................1584
Kazuyo Iwamoto
The Correspondence and Branching Problem in Medical Contour Reconstruction ..............................1590Jinguo He
Selective Rendering based on Perceptual Importance of Scene Regions .................................................1595Katerina Mania, Nick Mourkoussis, Alexandros Zotos
Robustness Analysis of Flexible Assembly/ Disassembly Processes with Non-ordinary Petri Nets .................................................................................................................................................................1601
Fu-Shiung Hsieh
Multiobjective Lot Scheduling and Dynamic OHT Routing in a 300-mm Wafer Fab ...........................1607Jia-Wei Yang, Hsueh-Chien Cheng, Tsung-Che Chiang, Li-Chen Fu
Taylor Series Expansion Error Compensation for a Bi-axial CNC Machine ..........................................1613Xue-Cheng Xi, Aun-Neow Poo, Geok-Soon Hong
Intelligent Monitoring and Decision Control System for Peripheral Milling Process ............................1619Antonio J. Vallejo, Ruben Morales-Menendez, J. R. Alique
A Simulation-Baed Assessment of Alternative Assembly Line Configurations.......................................1625Konstantinos N. Genikomsakis, Vassilios D. Tourassis
A Concise Framework for Disassenblability Metrics.................................................................................1631Vasileia P. Gkeleri, Vassilios D. Tourassis
Study on the Sequence of Strengthening Buffer Operator based on Back Cumulative-sum Method ...........................................................................................................................................................1637
Chuan-min Mi, Si-feng Liu, Zhan-sheng Chang, Xue-mei Yuan
Mathematical Models of the Adjustment of the Internal Structure for the Chinese First Industry and Responding Measure..............................................................................................................1642
Dang Yaoguo, Mi Chuanmin, Wang Zhengxin
On Grey Geometrical Relational Model and Its Properties ......................................................................1646Naiming Xie, Jianghui Xin, Sifeng Liu, Bin Yu
On a Sort of New Grey Incidence Models ...................................................................................................1651Sifeng Liu, Jeffrey Forrest, Naiming Xie, Bin Yu
The Post Evaluation of Construction Project Based on Dominance-based Rough Set and GRA................................................................................................................................................................1657
Jian Lirong, Liu Sifeng
Study on the Absolute Grey Incidence Model of an Interval Grey Number Sequence...........................1663Hongxing Shi, Sifeng Liu, Hongyun Du, Chuanping Song
Similarity Measure of Proximate Optimality Principle and Multi-Point Tabu Search ..........................1668Hiroyuki Jinnai, Keiichiro Yasuda, Atsushi Ishigame
Organizational Structure Identification using a Hidden Markov Random Field Model and a Novel Algorithm for Quadratic Assignment Problem ............................................................................1674
Xu Han, Krishna R. Pattipati, Chulwoo Park, Georgiy M. Levchuk
Simulated Annealing Algorithm for Scheduling Problem in Daily Nursing Cares .................................1680Mingang Cheng, Hiromi Itoh Ozaku, Noriaki Kuwahara, Kiyoshi Kogure, Jun Ota
A Genetic-based Clustering Approach to Traffic Network Design for Car Navigation System ............................................................................................................................................................1687
Feng Wen, Mitsuo Gen
Design of Topologically Optimal Microgripper..........................................................................................1693Shyh-Chour Huang, Wei-Liang Chen
Multi-criteria, Context-enabled B2B Partner Selection ............................................................................1698P. S. Tan, E. W. Lee, K. Mous, S. S. G. Lee, A. E. S. Goh
Selection of Features from Protein-Protein Interaction Network for Identifying Cancer Genes ..............................................................................................................................................................1706
Yongjin Li, Jagdish C. Patra
Determination of QSAR of Aldose Reductase Inhibitors using an RBF Network ..................................1712J. C. Patra, R. W. S. Cheong, P. K. Meher
BBPRM: A Behavior-Based Probabilistic Roadmap Method...................................................................1718Éva Simonin, Julien Diard
p53-Mdm2 Core Regulation Revealed by a Mathematical Model ............................................................1724Yang Yang, Hai Lin
Support Vector Machine Application in Drug Discovery of Aldose Reductase Inhibitors.....................1730J. C. Patra, L. Li, P. K. Meher
Mining Functional Biclusters of DNA Microarray Gene Expression Data..............................................1736Hongya Zhao, Qing-Hua Huang, Kwok Leung Chan, Lee-Ming Cheng, Hong Yan
Decision-Making with Interval Probabilities ..............................................................................................1742Peijun Guo, Hideo Tanaka
Forecast of Residential Energy Consumption Market Based on Grey Markov Chain...........................1747Hui Zhou, Wei Wang, Wenjie Niu, Xingrong Xie
A Fair Comparison of Representations, Operators and Algorithms for the Sugarcane Harvest Problem............................................................................................................................................1753
Diogo F. Pacheco, Fernando B. de Lima Neto
Effectiveness Evaluation on Direct Shipping Strategy...............................................................................1759Jianxiang Li, Haoxun Chen, Feng Chu
Solving Military’s Resource Allocation Problem by Fuzzy Approach .....................................................1764Leh. Luoh, Ruey-Shyang Chang
Two-Tuple Linguistic Screening Evaluation at the Front End in New Product Development ..................................................................................................................................................1769
Van-Nam Huynh, Yoshiteru Nakamori
SIRMs Connected Fuzzy Inference Method Using Kernel Method..........................................................1775Hirosato Seki, Fuhito Mizuguchi, Satoshi Watanabe, Hiroaki Ishii, Masaharu Mizumoto
Complexity Reduction of Mamdani Fuzzy Systems through Multi-valued Logic Minimization..................................................................................................................................................1781
Marco Cococcioni, Luca Foschini, Beatrice Lazzerini, Francesco Marcelloni
A Random Fuzzy Programming Models Based on Possibilistic Programming .......................................1787Hideki Katagiri, Takashi Hasuike, Hiroaki Ishii
Combination Methods in a Fuzzy Random Forest.....................................................................................1793P. P. Bonissone, J. M. Cadenas, M. C. Garrido, R. A. D az-Valladares
Effect of Opponent Players on the Performance of Fuzzy Decision Making Systems for Car Racing.............................................................................................................................................................1799
Tomoharu Nakashima, Seiya Fujii
Reinforcement Learning based on Modular Fuzzy Model with Gating Unit ..........................................1805Toshihiko Watanabe, Tatsuya Wada
Interpreting and Improving Multi-Layered Networks by Free Energy-Based Competitive Learning .........................................................................................................................................................1811
Ryotaro Kamimura
Mutual Information Maximization by Free Energy-Based Competitive Learning for Self-Organizing Maps ...........................................................................................................................................1818
Ryotaro Kamimura
Legendre-FLANN-based Nonlinear Channel Equalization in Wireless Communication System ............................................................................................................................................................1825
J. C. Patra, W. C. Chin, P. K. Meher, G. Chakraborty
A Hammerstein-Wiener Recurrent Neural Network with Universal Approximation Capability.......................................................................................................................................................1831
Jeen-Shing Wang, Yi-Chung Chen
A Digital Circuit Design of State-Space Recurrent Neural Networks ......................................................1837Che-Wei Lin, Jeen-Shing Wang
Modeling Multiple Autonomous Robot Behaviors and Behavior Switching with a Single Reservoir Computing Network ....................................................................................................................1842
Eric Antonelo, Benjamin Schrauwen, Dirk Stroobandt
Stereo Vision Based Robot Controller.........................................................................................................1848Velappa Ganapathy, Ng Oon-Ee
A Hybrid GA/PSO for the Concurrent Design of Cellular Manufacturing System................................1854Lim Chee Ming, S. G. Ponnambalam
A Kalman Filter Approach to LVDT-based Heat Deformation Test .......................................................1860Chia-Chang Tong, Chi-Jui Chao, Tzu-Yuan Lin, Wei-Nan Lin, Chun-Ting Yang
An ART1 Based Algorithm for Cell Formation with Sequence Data .......................................................1865R. Sudhakara Pandian, S. Saravanasankar, S. S. Mahapatra, S. G. Ponnambalam
Serious Games for Movement Therapy after Stroke .................................................................................1871Minhua Ma, Kamal Bechkoum
Mobile Robot Navigation using Alpha Level Fuzzy Logic System: Experimental Investigations .................................................................................................................................................1877
S. Parasuraman, V. Ganapathy, Bijan Shirinzadeh
A Survey of User-Centered Design Practice in China................................................................................1884Ronggang Zhou, Shengshan Huang, Xiangang Qin, Jason Huang
A Few Comments on Visual System of Ship Handling Simulator Based on Arriving Port....................1889Nobuo Mitomo, Kenjiro Hikida, Koji Murai, Yuji Hayashi, Tadatsugi Okazaki
The Error Chain in Using Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems......................................1894Wang Jie, Hu Xian-Zhong
Subjective Age Estimation using Speech Sounds: Comparison with Facial Images ...............................1899Mayuka Nishimoto, Yasuhiro Azuma, Naoyuki Miyamoto, Takashi X. Fujisawa, Noriko Nagata
Creation of a Sound-Image Scale.................................................................................................................1904Tomomi Sangenya, Takashi X. Fujisawa, Noriko Nagata
Design Strategy of Optimal User Interface for Each User and System Using Analytic Hierarchy Process .........................................................................................................................................1909
Takako Nonaka, Yuta Uesugi, Tomohiro Hase
Short-Term Schedulability Analysis of Crude Oil Operations in Refinery with Hybrid Petri Net .........................................................................................................................................................1915
NaiQi Wu, Chengbin Chu, Feng Chu, MengChu Zhou
Simulation and Analysis of Hybrid Petri Nets Using the Matlab Tool HYPENS....................................1921Alessandro Giua, Carla Seatzu, Fausto Sessego
An Urban Traffic Network Model by First Order Hybrid Petri Nets ......................................................1928Mariagrazia Dotoli, Maria Pia Fanti, Giorgio Iacobellis
An Agent Oriented Information System for Itineraries Search Using Web Services Composition ...................................................................................................................................................1934
Mohamed Firas Feki, Mohamed Amine Kamoun, Slim Hammadi
Responsive Traffic Signals Designed with Petri nets .................................................................................1941Michel dos Santos Soares, Jos Vrancken
Two Generalized-Petri-net-based Strategies for Deadlock Prevention in Resource Allocation Systems ........................................................................................................................................1947
Hesuan Hu, Zhiwu Li, Mengchu Zhou
Condition Monitoring of Oil-Impregnated Paper Bushings Using Extension Neural Network, Gaussian Mixture and Hidden Markov Models ........................................................................1953
W. S. Miya, L. J. Mpanza, T. Marwala, Fulufhelo V. Nelwamondo
An Efficient Autonomous Failure Recovery Mechanism for UPnP-based Message-Oriented Pervasive Services .........................................................................................................................................1959
Ya-Wen Jong, Chun-Feng Liao, Li-Chen Fu
An Extended Hierarchical Framework for Definitions of Diagnosability of Discrete Event Systems ...........................................................................................................................................................1965
Xiangfu Zhao, Dantong Ouyang
Fault Detection with Little Knowledge of System Model...........................................................................1971Dapeng Ye, Paul P. Lin
A Model Based Fault Detection Scheme for Nonlinear Multivariable Discrete-time Systems ...............1977Balaje T. Thumati, Jagannathan Sarangapani
A Complete Approach to Identify Conflict Sets Based on ATMS ............................................................1983Yu Jiao, Dandong Ouyang, Xiangfu Zhao
Experimental Evaluation of an Adaptive PI Rate Controller for Congestion Control ...........................1988Li Yu, Maode Ma
A Fully Fuzzy Trajectory Tracking Control Design for Surveillance and Security Robots...................1994Tzuu-Hseng S. Li, Chih-Yang Chen, Hui-Ling Hung, Ying-Chieh Yeh
Simulation of a Robust Fuzzy Controller for Linear Synchronous Motor Systems................................2000Yi-Sheng Huang, Cheng-Chung Sung, Yao-Teng Shih
Design of a Controller for Direct Thrust Control Systems Using Fuzzy Petri Nets ................................2006Cheng-Chung Sung, Yi-Sheng Huang, Wu-Shien Wen
Observer-Based Adaptive Fuzzy Control Design for a Class of Nonaffine Nonlinear Systems ...........................................................................................................................................................2012
Wen-Shyong Yu
A Practical Design of Fuzzy PD Controller and Its Application to Magnetic Levitation System ............................................................................................................................................................2017
Ting-En Lee, Juhng-Perng Su, Ker-Wei Yu
The Prediction of Fuzhou Port’s Throughput ............................................................................................2023Kejia Chen, Qishan Zhang, Jiaying Chen
Hybrid Forecasting Method of GM(1,1) Disaster Model with Application to Regional Ggain Production ..........................................................................................................................................2027
Bing-jun Li, Masahiro Inuiguchi
Ergodic Grey Relation between Plasma Renin Activity and Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Non-dipper Hypertensive Males ..................................................................................................................2033
Huang Xianxi, Chen Yequn, Liu Sifeng, Tan Xuerui
A Grey Model for Evaluating Research Performance of University Researchers in China...................2038Zhuo Zhang, Qunhui Luo, Zan Xu, Mi Chuanmin
Grey Sets and Their Greyness Measure ......................................................................................................2044Zhang Qishan, Chen Kejia
Applications and Prototype for System of Systems Swarm Robotics .......................................................2048Matthew A. Joordens, Ted Shaneyfelt, Kranthimanoj Nagothu, Srujana Eega, Aldo Jaimes, Mo Jamshidi
A Distributed Snake Algorithm for Mobile Robots Path Planning with Curvature Constraints.....................................................................................................................................................2055
Y. Cheng, P. Jiang, Y. Fun. Hu
Improving Trust Valuation for File Sharing in P2P Networks .................................................................2062Semir Daskapan, Indira Nurtanti, Jan van den Berg
Distributed Detection of Network Intrusions Based on a Parametric Model ..........................................2068Yan-guo Wang, Xi Li, Weiming Hu
Outer Estimates of Interval System of Linear Equations: ISPN models in Dependability Evaluation ......................................................................................................................................................2074
Sérgio Galdino, Paulo Maciel
Tractability of Deadlock Avoidance Problem in Automated Manufacturing Systems Modeled with Petri Net .................................................................................................................................2080
NaiQi Wu, MengChu Zhou
Performance Evaluation of Logistics with Componentized Stochastic Models .......................................2086Gabriel Alves Jr., Ricardo Lima, Armin Zimmermann
Functional Verification Methodology Using Hierarchical Coloured Petri Nets-based Testbenches....................................................................................................................................................2092
Cassio L. Rodrigues, Fabio J. Morais, Leandro M. L. Silva, Karina R. G. da Silva, Jorge C. A. de Figueiredo, Dalton D. S. Guerrero, Elmar Melcher
A Study of Cause-Effect Structure Acquisition for Anomaly Diagnosis in Discrete Manufacturing Processes..............................................................................................................................2098
Maki Endo, Kosuke Tsuruta, Soichiro Kita, Hiroshi Nakajima
Agent-based Simulation Analysis for Social Norms ...................................................................................2104Ichiro Nishizaki, Hideki Katagiri, Toshihisa Oyama, Tomohiro Hayashida
Using Subspace-based Learning Methods for Medical Drug Design and Characterization ..................2110Francesc J. Ferri, Katerine Diaz-Chito, Wladimiro Diaz-Villanueva
A study on Fast Object Recognition based on Selective Visual Attention System...................................2115Hiroki Nakano, Shigeru Okuma, Yoshikazu Yano
Modeling and Control of Steering using road way magnets......................................................................2121M. K. Dawane, V. G. Asutkar, M. W. Trikande
Improved Kohonen Feature Map Associative Memory with Refractoriness based on Area Representation...............................................................................................................................................2126
Yoichi Uda, Yuko Osana
A Genetic-Based Input Variable Selection Algorithm Using Mutual Information and Wavelet Network for Time Series Prediction .............................................................................................2132
Parviz Rashidi Khazaee, N. Mozayani, Jahed Motlagh
On Map-Based Classification of Insect Neurons Using Three-Dimensional Quantification ..................2137Naotake Kamiura, Hiroki Urata, Ayumu Saitoh, Teijiro Isokawa, Hidetoshi Ikeno, Nobuyuki Matsui, Yoichi Seki, Ryohei Kanzaki
NeuroGenetic Approach for Solving Dynamic Programming Problems .................................................2143Matheus Giovanni Pires, Ivan Nunes da Silva, Fabiana Cristina Bertoni
Class-Proximity SOM and Its Applications in Classification....................................................................2149Pitoyo Hartono, Aya Saito
A Novel Approach of Cryptanalysis Using SOM .......................................................................................2155B. Chandra, P. Paul Varghese, P. K. Saxena, Shri Kant
A Basic Study on Attribute Name Extraction from the Web ....................................................................2160Fumitaka Nakane, Masanori Otsubo, Yoshinori Hijikata, Shogo Nishida
A Basic Study on Information Filtering Method Dealing with User Goal ...............................................2166Tomoyuki Matsutsuji, Yiqun Wang, Yoshinori Hijikata, Shogo Nishida
Straight Thinking Straight From The Net – On The Web-Based Intelligent Talking Toy Development ..................................................................................................................................................2171
Rafal Rzepka, Shinsuke Higuchi, Michal Ptaszynski, Kenji Araki
Application of Keyword Map to Decision Support through Exploratory Search ...................................2176Tomoki Kajinmi, Jhoji Komiya, Toshiyuki Ogasawara, Yasufumi Takama
Developing an Index for Measuring the Engagement of Internet Media .................................................2181Peter Anshin, Hisao Shiizuka
How Can We Facilitate Value Creation via Web Interaction? .................................................................2190Hiroko Shoji
Input Method to Enter Linear Data Using Fingertip Pressure .................................................................2196Takako Nonaka, Saitoshi Saino, Tomohiro Hase
Support Control to Promote Skill of Riding a Unicycle.............................................................................2201Masaya Kinoshita, Kohei Yoshida, Yoshiaki Sugimoto, Hiroshi Ohsaki
Application of Formal Safety Assessment on Planning VTS.....................................................................2206Fan Yao-Tian, Wang Jie
Roles in Learning Systems............................................................................................................................2212Wei Zhang, Shaohua Teng, Xiufen Fu, Haibin Zhu
Quality Service Assignments for Role-based Web Services ......................................................................2218Vincent Ng, Boris Chan, Louis Shun, Ringo Tsang
A Visualized Tool of Role Transfer .............................................................................................................2224Haibin Zhu, Matthew Grenier, Rob Alkins, Jeffery Lacarte, Jordan Hoskins
Boosting Simple Projections for Multi-class Dimensionality Reduction ..................................................2230Yuan Yuan, Yanwei Pang
Gabor-based Texture Representation in AAMs .........................................................................................2235Ya Su, Xinbo Gao, Dacheng Tao, Xuelong Li
Image Quality Assessment Metrics with Radon Transform......................................................................2240Jianxin Pang, Rong Zhang, Hui Zhang, Xuan Huang, Zhengkai Liu
Frequency Structure Analysis for IQA .......................................................................................................2245Xuelong Li, Wen Lu, Dacheng Tao, Xinbo Gao
Design and Implementation of an Automated Human Activity Monitoring Application for Wearable Devices ..........................................................................................................................................2251
Hari Thiruvengada, Soundararajan Srinivasan, Aca Gacic
Flash Memory-Based Development Platform for Homecare Devices.......................................................2258Joon Ho Um, Bryan Kim, Sung Gab Lee, Eyee Hyun Nam, Sang Lyul Min
Custos Remote On-Demand Healthcare Aided with Wireless Sensors and Mobile Phones..................2263John K. Zao, Shih-Chen Fan, Bing-Shiang Yang, Shang-Hwa Hsu, Han-Chin Cheng, Ming-Lun Liu, Howard C. Huang, Fan-Yi Teng
Sufficient Sunlight Supply for Home Care using Local Closed-loop Shutter Control System...............2269Chao-Hung Chen, Hsiung-Cheng Lin, Ying-Chu Liu, Wei-Chung Hsu, Shin-Ming Chang
Component Interface Design for Flexible User-Centric Automation and Assistive Devices ..................2275Wen-Hsian Chang, Chi-Sheng Shih, Jane Liu
A Simulation Environment for Development and Evaluation of Smart Devices for the Elderly ............................................................................................................................................................2284
T. Y. Chen, C. H. Chen, C. S. Shih, J. W. S. Liu
Local Mixture Hazard Model: A Semi-Parametric Approach to Risk Management in Pavement System...........................................................................................................................................2290
Le Thanh Nam, Kengo Obama, Kiyoshi Kobayashi
Road Roles Using Gaming Simulation as Decision Technique for Future Asset Management Practices ..................................................................................................................................2296
Mónica Altamirano, Paulien Herder, Martin de Jong
On the Maneuverability of Heavy Goods Vehicles.....................................................................................2302Dieter Zobel, Christian Weyand
Applications of Reinforcement Learning in an Open Railway Access Market Price Negotiation .....................................................................................................................................................2308
Shun King Wong, Chi Wai Tsang, Tin Kin Ho
Qualitative Change of Traffic Flow Induced by Driver Response............................................................2314Yasushi Yokoya, Yoichi Asano, Nobuyuki Uchida
Semantic Information Retrieval Based on Fuzzy Ontology for Intelligent Transportation Systems ...........................................................................................................................................................2320
Jun Zhai, Yan Cao, Yan Chen
Intelligent Robust Control for uncertain Nonlinear Multivariable Systems Via CMAC and H∞ Technology ..............................................................................................................................................2326
Chih-Min Lin, Chin-Hsu Leng
The CMAC Tuning Effects to Improve the H∞ Control Performance ....................................................2330Ted Tao, Shun-Feng Su
Self-Tuning Sliding Mode Controller Design for a Class of Nonlinear Control Systems .......................2336Yao-Chu Hsueh, Shun-Feng Su, Wen-June Wang
Adaptive Nonlinear Control Using RBFNN for an Electric Unicycle.......................................................2342Ching-Chih Tsai, Cheng-Kai Chan, Sen-Chung Shih, Shui-Chun Lin
Design of Fuzzy-Neural-Network Tracking Control With Only Position Feedback for Robot Manipulator Including Actuator Dynamics ....................................................................................2348
Rong-Jong Wai, Zhi-Wei Yang
On-Line Particle-Swarm-Optimization Control for Maglev Transportation System Via Backstepping Design Procedure ..................................................................................................................2354
Rong-Jong Wai, Kun-Lun Chuang
Research on Large Scale Group-decision Approach Based on Grey Cluster ..........................................2360Jian Jun Zhu, Qiang Di
The Model of Grey Periodic Incidence and Their Rehabilitation Based on the Slope ............................2366Hongyun Du, Hongxing Shi, Chuanping Song, Yong Zhao
The Method of Solving the Minimum Variance Linear Equation Based on Grey System .....................2370Zhigeng Fang, Shouqing Wan, Bin Yu, Hongxing Shi
Advantages and Disadvantages of Shanxi FDI Absorption Capacity Based on Grey Relational Entropy ........................................................................................................................................2375
Xiaojian Kang, Hanbin Kuang, Sifeng Liu, Bin Yu
The Research of Regional Ecological Industrial Chain Forming Based on Incomplete Information Dynamic Grey Game ...............................................................................................................2380
Lixiang Feng, Sifeng Liu, Yanhui Chen, Bin Yu
Evaluation of Customer Satisfaction in Automobile After-sales Service based on Grey Incidence Analysis .........................................................................................................................................2385
Wang Jian-ling, Liu Si-feng, Wang Yuan-qi, Xie Nai-ming
Performance of Particle Swarm Optimization Techniques on PAPR Reduction for OFDM Systems ...........................................................................................................................................................2389
Ho-Lung Hung, Yung-Fa Huang, Cheng-Ming Yeh, Tan-Hsu Tan
Integrating Energy Efficiency and Security for Storage Systems .............................................................2395A. Tamilarasan, M. K. Shankarapani, X. qin, S. Mukkamala, A. H. Sung
The Development of a Brain Computer Interface Device for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Patients ...........................................................................................................................................................2400
Tomohiro Madarame, Hisaya Tanaka, Takenobu Inoue, Minoru Kamata, Motoki Shino
A Change Detector for Mining Frequent Patterns over Evolving Data Streams ....................................2406Willie Ng, Manoranjan Dash
An Agent Model and its Gaming Simulation Reproducing the Emergence of a Minority .....................2412Yoshinobu Maeda, Nao Ito, Michio Miyakawa
Temporal Development of Pragmatics and Dynamics in Conversation for Building Consensus.......................................................................................................................................................2418
Makoto Yoshida, Yoshihiro Miyake, Nobuhiro Furuyama
UAVs as Aviators: Environment Skills Capability For UAVs ..................................................................2425W. Oomkens, M. Mulder, M. M. Van Paassen, M. H. J. Amelink
Dimensionality Reduction Strategies for the Design of Human Machine Interface Signal Classifiers .......................................................................................................................................................2431
Lalit Gupta, Srinivas Kota, Swetha Murali, Dennis Molfese, Ravi Vaidyanathan
Hotel Recommender System Based on User’s Preference Transition ......................................................2436Ryosuke Saga, Yoshihiro Hayashi, Hiroshi Tsuji
Safety Management on Fire Emergency Response by VESDA Applications at Semiconductor Plants ...................................................................................................................................2442
Chun-Ping Lin, Chi-Min Shu
Translation and Rotation of virtual Objects in Augmented Reality: A Comparison of Interaction Devices........................................................................................................................................2447
Stefan Reifinger, Florian Laquai, Gerhard Rigoll
Handheld Augmented Reality Supported Immersive Ubiquitous Learning System...............................2453Tsung-Yu Liu, Yu-Ling Chu
Decomposition of Timed Automata for Solving Scheduling Problems.....................................................2458Tatsushi Nishi, Masato Wakatake, Masahiro Inuiguchi
Intelligent Observer-Based Road Surface Condition Detection and Identification ................................2464Paul P. Lin, Kuo-Ming Lee
Fundamentals and Architectures of Complex Distributed Systems .........................................................2470Huaglory Tianfield
A New Method to Find The Original Value of Various GM(1,1) With Optimum Background Value.........................................................................................................................................2475
Yi Zhang, Yong Wei, Chang-wei Xiong
Analysis on the Grey System Evaluation of China's Agricultural Regional Development.....................2480Yue-Ying Mu
The Application of the Multiple-Domain Matrix .......................................................................................2486Maik Maurer, Udo Lindemann
Modelling and Analysis of Rainwater Harvesting Technology Disseminating Process Based on Social Networks Threshold Approach....................................................................................................2493
Subhajyoti Samaddar, Norio Okada
Propositions on Interrelationships among Attitude-Based Stability Concepts........................................2501Takehiro Inohara, Saied Yousefi, Keith W. Hipel
Analysis of Cooperative Alliance Constituted by Companies with Different Technology Levels by Using Shapley Value ....................................................................................................................2507
Dong Yang, Michiyasu Odani, Keishi Tanimoto, Hiroaki Ito
A Decision Rule Aggregation Approach to Multiple Criteria Group Decision Support.........................2513Ye Chen, Keith W. Hipel, D. Marc Kilgour
Identifying the Most Likely Outcomes of Multilateral Negotiations ........................................................2518Majid Sheikhmohammady, Keith W. Hipel, D. Marc Kilgour
An Ecology-based Research Framework for Project Portfolio Decision-Making ...................................2524Peng Guo, Junfei Hu, Yuming Zhu, Tao Du
Scheduling Algorithms for Dedicated Nodes in Alchemi Grid..................................................................2530Zeljko Stanfel, Goran Martinovic, Zeljko Hocenski
A Priority-based Genetic Algorithm Approach for Solving Multiple Alternative Project Scheduling Problems with Resource Constraints and Variable Activity Times......................................2536
Seren Ozmehmet Tasan, Mitsuo Gen
Scheduling with Uncertain Resources: Learning to Ask the Right Questions.........................................2542Alexander Carpentier, Mehrbod Sharifi, Eugene Fink, Jaime G. Carbonell
Application of Integer Programming for Solving Crew Scheduling Problem in Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation ..........................................................................................................................2547
Chen Chui-Yen
Scheduling with Uncertain Resources: Learning to Make Reasonable Assumptions .............................2553Steven Gardiner, Eugene Fink, Jaime G. Carbonell
A Cooperative Distributed Hyper-heuristic Framework for Scheduling .................................................2559Djamila Ouelhadj, Sanja Petrovic
New Foot Pressure Activated Sensory Compensation Posture-Control Enhancement in Amputee .........................................................................................................................................................2565
Ming-Yih Lee, Kok-Soon Soon
A new Layer-Based Imaging and Rapid Prototyping Techniques for Computer-Aided Design and Manufacture of Custom Dental Restoration ...........................................................................2571
Ming-Yih Lee, Chong-Ching Chang, Chung-Hsien Kuo, Yen-Chen Ku
Development of an Intelligent Power Assisted Wheelchair Using Fuzzy Control Systems ....................2577Chung-Hsien Kuo, Jia-Wun Siao, Kuo-Wei Chiu
Initial Analysis and Design of an Assistive Rehabilitation Hand Device with Free Loading and Fingers Motion Visible to Subjects.......................................................................................................2583
Y. Y. Huang, K. H. Low
The Impact of Individual Differences on Human Information Acquisition Behavior to Enhance Gaze- Based Wheelchair Control .................................................................................................2590
Meike Jipp, Christian Bartolein, Essam Badreddin
A Tapping Interface For Finger Movement Training Using Magnetic Sensors ......................................2596Keisuke Shima, Toshio Tsuji, Akihiko Kandori, Masaru Yokoe, Saburo Sakoda
Semi-Supervised Learning Methods for Network Intrusion Detection ....................................................2602Chuanliang Chen, Yunchao Gong, Yingjie Tian
Support Vector Classification for Large Data Sets by Reducing Training Data with Change of Classes ..........................................................................................................................................2608
Jair Cervantes, Xiaoou Li, Wen Yu
Knowledge Mining for Supporting Learning Processes ............................................................................2614Rainer Knauf, Ronald Bock, Yoshitaka Sakurai, Shinichi Dohi, Setsuo Tsuruta
Proportionate Feature Selection - A Pre-Processing Step for Clustering ................................................2621Jashanjot Singh Sekhon, Vivekanand Gopalkrishnan, Ng Wee Keong
SVM Ranking with Backward Search for Feature Selection in Type II Diabetes Databases ................2627Sarojini Balakrishnan, Ramaraj Narayanaswamy, Nickolas Savarimuthu, Rita Samikannu
Particle Swarm Optimization: Dynamic Parameter Adjustment Using Swarm Activity .......................2633Nobuhiro Iwasaki, Keiichiro Yasuda, Genki Ueno
Evaluating the Performance of DNPSO in Dynamic Environments ........................................................2639Ahmad Nickabadi, Mohammad Mehdi Ebadzadeh, Reza Safabakhsh
A Novel Search Algorithm based on Fish School Behavior .......................................................................2645Carmelo J. A. Bastos Filho, Fernando B. de Lima Neto, Anthony J. C. C. Lins, Antônio I. S. Nascimento, Marília P. Lima
Threshold Exploration via Particle Swarm Optimizer at Profitable Wavelet Decomposition for Noise Reduction.......................................................................................................................................2651
Tsung-Ying Sun, Chan-Cheng Liu, Sheng-Ta Hsieh, Tsung-Ying Tsai, Jyun-Hong Jheng
Particle Swarm Optimizer for Multi-objective Problems based on Proportional Distribution and Cross-Over Operation .....................................................................................................2657
Tsung-Ying Sun, Wun-Ci Wu, Shang-Jeng Tsai, Chan-Cheng Liu, Shih-Yuan Chiu, Sheng-Ta Hsieh
A Hybrid Filter/Wrapper Approach of Feature Selection for Gene Expression Data............................2663Chao-Hsuan Ke, Cheng-Hong Yang, Li-Yeh Chuang, Cheng-San Yang
An Ontology Oriented Region-Based Image Retrieval Strategy...............................................................2670Tsun-Wei Chang, Yo-Ping Huang, Frode Eika Sandnes
Discriminating Important Ocean Salinity and Temperature Patterns in Argo Data..............................2676Yo-Ping Huang, Li-Jen Kao, Frode Eika Sandnes
User-Adaptive Image Clustering using Relevance Feedback for Efficient Content-Based Retrieval .........................................................................................................................................................2682
Masaki Kobayashi, Keisuke Kameyama
Research on an Assistant Ad Hoc Network to Aid the Measurement of STD .........................................2688Chia-Sheng Tsai, Ge-Ful Yang
Content-Based Image Retrieval Using Grid-Based Indexing and Grey Relational Analysis .................2693Yo-Ping Huang, Mann-Jung Hsiao, Te-Wei Chiang, Tienwei Tsai
Fast Sensor Identification Technology for Sea Surface Salinity Measurement .......................................2699Tai-Wen Yue, Yu-Cheng Wang, Wei Yen
Using Contexts to Supervise a Collaborative Process ................................................................................2705Avelino J. Gonzalez, Johann Nguyen, Setsuo Tsuruta, Yoshitaka Sakurai, Kouhei Takada, Ken Uchida
Decentralized Adaptive Consensus Control for Multi-Manipulator System with Uncertain Dynamics........................................................................................................................................................2711
Long Cheng, Zeng-Guang Hou, Min Tan
Effective Visual Surveillance with Cooperation of Multiple Active Cameras .........................................2717Cheng-Ming Huang, Yi-Tzu Lin, Li-Chen Fu
Decentralized Control of Multiple Vehicles with Limited Communication Bandwidth .........................2723Hojjat A. Izadi, Brandon W. Gordon, C..A. Rabbath
Passivity and Transparency of Teleoperation Systems with Lossy Delay: Transmission Line-based Analysis ......................................................................................................................................2729
Hyo-Sung Ahn, Jeha Ryu
Further Results on Stability Criteria for Linear Systems with Time-varying Delay ..............................2735Jian Sun, G.P. Liu, Jie Chen
Granular Computing: From Topology to Category Theories Based Models ..........................................2740Tsau Young Lin
Granular Computing: A Theory of ”Divide/Granulate and Conquer”....................................................2746Tsau Young Lin
A Granular Computing Approach to Data Engineering ...........................................................................2752Fengming M. Chang, Chien-Chung Chan
Statistical Dependence in Contingency Data Cube ....................................................................................2758Shusaku Tsumoto, Shoji Hirano
Visualizing Personal Trend on Gnowsis Semantic Desktop ......................................................................2764Shingo Kubo, Hiroshi Tsuji, Heiko Maus, Andreas Dengel
Attribute Clustering with Unknown Cluster Numbers..............................................................................2771Tzung-Pei Hong, Yan-Liang Liou, Cho-Han Lee
Decentralized Anchor-Free Localization for Wireless Ad-Hoc Sensor Networks ...................................2776Chih-Yu Wen, Yu-Cheng Hsiao
Mobile Robot Intruder Detection Based on a Zigbee Sensor Network ....................................................2785Chia-How Lin, Su-Hen Yang, Hong-Tze Chen, Kai-Tai Song
A Comprehensive Study of Kalman Filter and Extended Kalman Filter for Target Tracking in Wireless Sensor Networks .......................................................................................................2791
Ma Di, Er Meng Joo, Lim Hock Beng
Distributed Situation Assessment for Intelligent Sensor Networks Based on Hierarchical Fuzzy Cognitive Maps...................................................................................................................................2797
Sandeep Chandana, Henry Leung
DyKCo: Dynamic k-Coverage in Wireless Sensor Networks ....................................................................2803Amir Yahyavi, Laleh Roostapour, Roohollah Aslanzadeh, Nasser Yazdani
Development of Body Sensor Network Applications using SPINE...........................................................2809Raffaele Gravina, Antonio Guerrieri, Giancarlo Fortino, Fabio Bellifemine, Roberta Giannantonio, Marco Sgroi
Approximate Optimal Rejection to Sinusoidal Disturbance for Nonlinear Systems...............................2815Shu-Mei Zhang, Gong-You Tang, Hui-Ying Sun
An Observer-Based Control System with Extended Bounded-Sensor-Faults .........................................2821Chieh-Chuan Feng
Optimal Vibration Control for Active Suspension Systems with Actuator and Sensor Delays .............................................................................................................................................................2827
Jing Lei, Gong-You Tang
Optimal Control of a Nano-Positioning Stage Using Linear Matrix Inequality and Hierarchical Genetic Algorithms .................................................................................................................2833
Gwo-Ruey Yu, Lun-Wei Haung
Community Identification in Dynamic Social Networks based on H2 Norm Analysis: A New Approach from Control Theory ..........................................................................................................2839
Katsumi Konishi, Toshiaki Toyama
Adaptive Fast Terminal Sliding Mode Control for a Class of Nonlinear Systems with Time-Varying Uncertainties via LMI Approach ..................................................................................................2845
Tung-Sheng Chiang, Chian-Song Chiu
PSoC Design in GM(1,1) Error Analysis and its Application in Temperature Prediction .....................2850Kun-Li Wen, Ching-Hsiang Liu, Hung-Chih Chang, Huei-Chu Wen
A Study of The Most Influencing Factors in the Preliminary Test of the GEPT - Based on GM(0,N) .........................................................................................................................................................2855
Hsiao-Ching Chen, Chung-Cheng Lu, Jee-Ray Wang, Hui-Yi Liang
Applying Grey Forecasting Models to Disability Rate and Demand for Long-Term Care Service of the Aged in Taiwan......................................................................................................................2859
Ker-Tah Hsu, Tzung-Ming Yan
Using Grey Statistic Method to Evaluate The Optimal Distribution for Strategic Resources in Medium And Small Enterprise ................................................................................................................2865
Chaang -Yung Kung, Tzung-Ming Yan, Chih-Cheng Huang
Recognizing the Key Part in the Function Upgrade of an Industrial Cluster based on Grey Analysis of DEA Inputs ................................................................................................................................2871
Wang Wenping, Wei Lulu, Shan Haiyan
Study on Audit Evidence Gathering Cost under Online Auditing Environment ....................................2875Wei Chen, Si-feng Liu, Hong-yuan Zheng
Technological Matching and Economic Value of Performance Specification in Public Procurement ..................................................................................................................................................2880
Masamitsu Onishi, Yasuhiro Shoji, Kiyoshi Kobayashi
Combined International and Intergenerational Disaster Risk Diversification: An Innovative Instrument for Government Intervention into the Private Disaster Insurance Program .........................................................................................................................................................2886
Tao Ye, Muneta Yokomatsu, Norio Okada
Economic Restoration Process after Natural Disasters under Mutual Relationships between Industrial Sectors ...........................................................................................................................2894
Kazuyoshi Nakano, Hirokazu Tatano
Attitudes and Coalitions within Brownfield Redevelopment Projects .....................................................2900Sean Walker, Keith W. Hipel, Takehiro Inohara
Preference Strength and Uncertainty in the Graph Model for Conflict Resolution for Two Decision-Makers ............................................................................................................................................2906
Haiyan Xu, Keith W. Hipel, D. Marc Kilgour
Conflict Analysis in Brownfield Redevelopment: The ERASE Program in Hamilton, Ontario ...........................................................................................................................................................2912
Qian Wang, Keith W. Hipel, D. Marc Kilgour
Shape and Size Estimation Using Stochastically Deployed Networked Sensors......................................2918Hiroshi Saito, Shigeo Shioda, Junko Harada
Particle Filter for Target Tracking in Multi-Modality Wireless Sensor Networks.................................2926Wendong Xiao, Feng Nan, Sen Zhang, Chen Khong Tham, Marcelo H. Ang Jr, Jit Biswas
Wearable Sensors for Realtime Accurate Hip Angle Estimation..............................................................2931Zhiqiang Zhang, Jiankang Wu, Zhipei Huang
Sensor Cooperation in Human Environments through Motivational Gradients ....................................2937Ladislau Boloni, Damla Turgut
Multiple Dynamic Range Image Coding for Wireless Sensor Networks..................................................2943Tao Fang, Cheng Fu, Bogdan J. Falkowski, Bang Wang
Distributed Energy-based Multi-Source Localization in Wireless Sensor Network ...............................2949Wei Meng, Wendong Xiao, Chengdong Wu
What Affects the Lyapunov Exponents of Finger Plethysmogram?.........................................................2954Akira Imanishi, Mayumi Oyama-Higa
Is the Perceived Agreeability of a Face Related to the Fractal Dimension of the Face? .........................2959Yasuo Itoh, Mayumi Oyama-Higa, Tiejun Miao
Relationship between Fractal Dimension and Sensitivity Index of Product Packaging..........................2965Mayumi Oyama-Higa, Tiejun Miao
Measurement of Ear Pulse Waves in Children: Effect of Facing Another Child and Relationship to an Action Index...................................................................................................................2971
Junko Tsujino, Mayumi Oyama-Higa, Mitsuko Tanabiki
A Mental Health Self-Check System using Nonlinear Analysis of Pulse Waves......................................2976Takahiro Miyagi, Yasuto Shirai, Kazuyoshi Tanaka, Fumiyasu Yamada, Kazuo Satoh, Mayumi Oyama-Higa
Chaos in Ear Plethysmograms: Tracking Experiment and a Model ........................................................2981Tiejun Miao, Toshiyuki Shimizu, Hitoshi Makabe, Mayumi Oyama-Higa, Kazuyoshi Sakamoto
Vision-based Nighttime Vehicle Detection and Range Estimation for Driver Assistance ......................2987Yen-Lin Chen, Chuan-Tsai Lin, Chung-Jui Fan, Chih-Ming Hsieh, Bing-Fei Wu
A Real-Time Vision-Based Safety Assist System ........................................................................................2993Bing-Fei Wu, Ying-Han Chen, Hsin-Yuan Peng, Chao-Jung Chen
A Practical Nighttime Vehicle Distance Alarm System .............................................................................2999Ming-Chih Lu, C. P. Tsai, Ming-Chang Chen, Yin Yu Lu, Wei-Yen Wang, Chen-Chien Hsu
Evaluation of VII System Using Vision Sensors in Expressway by Driving Simulator ..........................3005Kaich Fujimura, Toshihiro Konoma, Kamijo Shunsuke, Tatsuru Daimon
Development of Vision Sensor for Cooperative Vehicle-Highway Systems .............................................3011Kamijo Shunsuke, Konoma Toshihiro, Kaichi Fujimura
Road Detection using Segmentation by Weighted Aggregation based on Visual Information and a Posteriori Probability of Road Regions.......................................................................3017
T. T. Son, S. Mita, A. Takeuchi
A Multiobjective Genetic Algorithm for Assembly Line Balancing Problem with Worker Allocation .......................................................................................................................................................3025
Wenqiang Zhang, Mitsuo Gen, Lin Lin
Robot Navigation using KFLANN Place Field ...........................................................................................3033Rina Tse, Alex Tay, William Hutama
Decision Theory on Dynamic Domains .......................................................................................................3039John Seiffertt, Donald C. Wunsch II, Suman Sanyal
Clustering based on Generalized Inverse Transformation........................................................................3044Yu-Chen Chen, Hong-Jie Shih, Yu-Siang Jheng, Sih-Yin Shen, Meng-Di Guo, Jung-Hua Wang
Evaluation System for E-Learning with Pattern Mining Tools ................................................................3050Bernardete Ribeiro, Alberto Cardoso
Single-Channel Speech Enhancement: Using Recurrent Neuro-Fuzzy Voice Activity Detector and Spectral Subtraction Algorithms ..........................................................................................3056
Fang-Chen Chuang, Jeen-Shing Wang, Li-Ying Wu
Fuzzy Ultrasonic System for Identifying Cellular Quantity of Artificial Culture Bone .........................3061Yutaka Hata, Satoshi Yamaguchi, Syoji Kobashi, Keisuke Oe
Fuzzy Heart Rate Variability Detection by Air Pressure Sensor for Evaluating Autonomic Nervous System .............................................................................................................................................3066
Kenta Yamamoto, Syoji Kobashi, Yutaka Hata, Naoki Tsuchiya, Hiroshi Nakajima
Ultrasonic Large Intestine Thickness Determination System for Low Anterior Resection....................3071Genta Hiramatsu, Syoji Kobashi, Yutaka Hata, Seturo Imawaki
A Comparative Study of Heart Rate Estimation via Air Pressure Sensor ...............................................3076Naoki Tsuchiya, Kenta Yamamoto, Hiroshi Nakajima, Yutaka Hata
Towards Intelligent Self-Care: Multi-Sensor Monitoring and Neuro-Fuzzy Behavior Modelling .......................................................................................................................................................3082
E. Chan, D. Wang, M. Pasquier
Neuro-Rough Models for Modelling HIV ...................................................................................................3088Tshilidzi Marwala, Bodie Crossingham
Fault Diagnosis of Internal and External Sensors with Scan Matching for Mobile Robot.....................3095Masafumi Hashimoto, Kazuhiko Takahashi, Fumihiro Itaba
Practical Evaluation For Two Different Holonomic Wheeled Mobile Robots.........................................3101Ahmed El-Shenawy, Andrea Wellenreuther, Essam Badreddin
A Novel Synchronized Motion Method for Direct and Point-to-Point Robot Trajectory Planning in Constrained Workspace ...........................................................................................................3107
Amr Alsaeed Kandil, Essameddin Badreddin
The Facial Dynamics and the Mixed Pneumatic-Heart Compressor on the Humanoid Robot ..............................................................................................................................................................3113
Ching-Kuo Wang, Chiu-Sung Wu, Sheng Chen
Distributed Model Predictive Control for Coordinated Path Following Control of Omnidirectional Mobile Robots...................................................................................................................3119
Kiattisin Kanjanawanishkul, Andreas Zell
Ubiquitous Robot S/W Platform, AnyRobot Studio and Its Demonstration, AnyKids Service ............................................................................................................................................................3125
Kang-Hee Lee, Woo-Sup Han, Ki-Cheol Park, Hyun-Sik Shim, Kwang-Choon Kim
Tracking Control of Mobile Robots and its Application to Formation Control......................................3131Peter Chen, Jie Wan, A. N. Poo, S. S. Ge
Development and Calibration of 6-axis Force Sensor for Simultaneous Measuring of Plantar Deformation .....................................................................................................................................3137
K. Sekiguchi, M. Ueda, H. Uno, H. Takemura, H. Mizoguchi
Parallel Force and Motion Control Using Adaptive Observer-Controller...............................................3142Qing Hua Xia, Ser Yong Lim, Marcelo H Ang Jr., Tao Ming Lim
Output Feedback Control with a Nonlinear Observer Based Forward Kinematics Solution of a Stewart Platform....................................................................................................................................3149
Sung-Hua Chen, Li-Chen Fu
Relational Cognitive Structures for Intelligent Agent and Robot Control ..............................................3155Martin E. Muller, Florian B. Krebs, Ferry Hielscher
Cooperative Behavior of Mobile Robots as a Macro-scale Analogous of the Quantum Harmonic Oscillator......................................................................................................................................3163
Gerasimos G. Rigatos
Novel Dynamic Representation and Control of Power Networks Embedded with FACTS Devices............................................................................................................................................................3170
S. Mehraeen, S. Jagannathan, M. L. Crow
Extending ERT Towards Fuzzy Temporal Data Modeling .......................................................................3176Liguo Deng, Z. M. Ma, Gang Zhang
2-stage Approach for Continuous Time Identification using Step Response Estimates .........................3182Rosmiwati Mohd-Mokhtar, Liuping Wang
Digital Compensation for MASH Sigma Delta Modulators using H-infinity Approach ........................3188Yung-Shan Chou, Chun-Chen Lin
A Fuzzy Lyapunov Function Approach to Stabilize Uncertain Nonlinear Systems Using Improved Random Search Method .............................................................................................................3194
Jiing-Dong Hwang, Zhi-Ren Tsai, Jian-Yu Chen
Stabilization of a Circular Ball-and-beam System with Input and State Constraints using Linear Matrix Inequalities ...........................................................................................................................3200
P. M. Abhilash, Arun D. Mahindrakar
Design and Stability Analysis of Packet-Based Networked Control Systems in Continuous Time................................................................................................................................................................3205
Yun-Bo Zhao, Guo-Ping Liu, David Rees
States Observer Design and Stability Analysis for Networked Control Systems ....................................3210Yong Zhang, Gong-You Tang, Yi-Min Liu
Joint Adaptive Distributed Rate and Power Control for Wireless Networks ..........................................3215James W. Fonda, S. Jagannathan, Steve E. Watkins
State Observer Design for Linear Systems with Delayed Measurements ................................................3221Cheng-Ming Zhang, Gong-You Tang, Mei Bai
Anti-Windup Design using Auxiliary Input for Constrained Linear Systems.........................................3225S. Masood Dehghan, Chong Jin Ong, Peter C. Y. Chen
Fuzzy Query Results Ranking over Autonomous Web Databases ...........................................................3231Xiangfu Meng, Z. M. Ma
KEA - Applications of Ontology Engineering on Mathematical Natural Language Texts.....................3237Sabina Jeschke, Nicole Natho, Marc Wilke
Common Sense-based Applications to Advance Personalized Learning..................................................3243Junia C. Anacleto, Ap. Fabiano P. de Carvalho, Alexandre M. Ferreira, Eliane N. Pereira, Alessandro J. F. Carlos
Robust CRT-Based Watermarking Technique for Authentication of Image and Document ................3249J. C. Patra, A. Karthik, P. K. Meher, C. Bornand
Analysis of Uncertain Data: Tools for Representation and Processing ....................................................3255Bin Fu, Eugene Fink, Jaime G. Carbonell
Detecting Sudden Concept Drift with Knowledge of Human Behavior ...................................................3260Kyosuke Nishida, Shohei Shimada, Satoru Ishikawa, Koichiro Yamauchi
A Comparison of Two Preference Elicitation Approaches in the Graph Model for Conflict Resolution ......................................................................................................................................................3267
Yi Ke, Kevin W. Li, Keith W. Hipel
Coalition-proof Payment Plan in Delegation of Design Verification in Public Works............................3273Mamoru Yoshida, Hirokazu Tatano
A Comparative Study on Multicriteria ABC Analysis in Inventory Management .................................3279Ye Chen, Kevin W. Li, Si-feng Liu
Network Game Approach on Negotiation Process For the Case of the Caspian Oil Allocation .......................................................................................................................................................3285
Maiko Sakamoto, Kazuhiro Sasaki
Reinforcement Learning Methods for Finding Equilibria and Tracking Evolution Paths in Conflicts .........................................................................................................................................................3291
Donghua Li, Ju Jiang, Haiyan Xu, Keith W. Hipel
A Research Framework for Tackling Brownfield Problems in China Using Project Management Theory .....................................................................................................................................3297
Yuming Zhu, Keith W. Hipel, Guo Peng
Cognitive Radio Mixed Sensor and Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (SMANET) for Dual Use Applications ...................................................................................................................................................3303
Dhadesugoor R. Vaman, Lijun Qian
A New PacketTransmission Approach With Energy Efficiency and Low Latency in Wireless Sensor Networks ............................................................................................................................3310
Wu Bo, XiuYing Cao
Cooperative Virtual MIMO Transmissions in Wireless Networks with System Constraints ................3313Qi Qu, Laurence B. Milstein, Dhadesugoor R. Vaman
Distance Optimization Based Coverage Control Algorithm in Mobile Sensor Network ........................3320Jun Xiao, Lili Sun, Shi Zhang
Task Scheduling for Data Aggregation in Fault- Tolerant Wireless Sensor Networks...........................3325Hang Qin, Lin Qiu
Fluctuation Analysis of Finger Plethysmograms Related to Various Conditions....................................3331Tiejun Miao, Yumi Ogura, Etsunori Fujita, Mayumi Oyama-Higa
Experimental Results of Measuring Human Fatigue by Utilizing Uttered Voice Processing.................3337Kakuichi Shiomi, Kiyoshi Sato, Mitsugu Sawa, Naoki Mizukami, Ayako Suzuki
Voice Processing Technique for Human Cerebral Activity Measurement ..............................................3342Kakuichi Shiomi
The Use of a Non-linear Analysis of Pulse Waves to Measure the Impact of Music Therapy and Animal Therapy on Psychiatric Care...................................................................................................3347
Youko Hirohashi, Mayumi Oyama-Higa
Improving Software Maintenance Efficiency With Behavior-Based Cognitive Models .........................3352Ross Bayer, Allen E. Milewski
Individual Ability-based System Configuration .........................................................................................3358Meike Jipp, Essam Badreddin, Ciamak Abkai, Jürgen Hesser
Extracting Moving Objects from a Video by Sequential Background Detection Employing a Local Correlation Map ..............................................................................................................................3364
M. Miyoshi, J. K. Tan, S. Ishikawa
Real-Time Side Vehicle Tracking Using Parts-Based Boosting ................................................................3369Wen-Chung Chang, Chih-Wei Cho
IWAY: Towards Highway Vehicle-2-Vehicle Communication and Driver Support ..............................3375George Rigas, Penny Bougia, Dimitrios I. Fotiadis, Christos D. Katsis, Anastasios Koutlas
The Embedded Driving-assistance System on Taiwan iTS-1 ....................................................................3381Bing-Fei Wu, Hsin-Han Chiang, Tsu-Tian Lee, Jau-Woei Perng
Neurocontroller Design and Stability Analysis for Antilock Braking Systems........................................3387Chun-Fei Hsu, Tsu-Tian Lee, Chia-Yu Hsu, Chih-Min Lin
Intelligent Control of High-Speed Sensorless Brushless DC Motor for Intelligent Automobiles ...................................................................................................................................................3393
Jung-Sheng Wen, Chi-Hsu Wang, Ying-De Chang , Ching-Cheng Teng
Managing Uncertain Temporal Relations using a Probabilistic Interval Algebra ..................................3398Malek Mouhoub, Jia Liu
Optimization of Gas Transmission Network Using Agent-Oriented Approach ......................................3404A. A. Jamshidifar, M. H. Sharghigoorabi, M. H. Montazer Torbati
An Approach to Combine AdaBoost and Artificial Neural Network for Detecting Human Faces ...............................................................................................................................................................3410
Thai Hoang Le, Len Tien Bui
Image/ Video’s Automatic Annotation Considering Semantics’ Tolerance Relation..............................3416Ying Dai
Interactive Voice Response Field Classifiers ..............................................................................................3424P. B. Patel, T. Marwala
Dynamic Baroreflex Properties at Various Carotid Sinus Pressures during Vagal Afferent Activation .......................................................................................................................................................3430
Koji Kashihara
Management of Blood Component Preparation.........................................................................................3435Chun-Cheng Lin, Chang-Sung Yu, Yin-Yih Chang
Thyroid Segmentation and Volume Estimation in Ultrasound Images....................................................3441Chuan-Yu Chang, Yue-Fong Lei, Chin-Hsiao Tseng, Shyang-Rong Shih
Retinal Vessel Segmentation using Local Relative Entropy Thresholding ..............................................3447Giri Babu Kande, T. Satya Savithri, P. V. Subbaiah
A Cost-Sensitive Cascaded Method for Automatic Mass Detection .........................................................3453Ning Li, Hua-Jie Zhou, Qiao-Jin Guo, Yubin Yang
Design and Implementation of a Lower-Limb Mobile Training Robot ...................................................3458Syh-Shiuh Yeh, Hung-Hsiu Yu
Robust Regression to Varying Data Distribution and Its Application to Landmark-based Localization....................................................................................................................................................3464
Sunglok Choi, Jong-Hwan Kim
ShopBot: Progress in Developing an Interactive Mobile Shopping Assistant for Everyday Use ..................................................................................................................................................................3470
H.-M. Gross, H.-J. Boehme, C. Schroeter, S. Mueller, A. Koenig, Ch. Martin, M. Merten, A. Bley
Multi-Layered Architecture of Middleware for Ubiquitous Robot ..........................................................3478In-Bae Jeong, Jong-Hwan Kim
INS Assisted Vision-Based Localization in Unstructured Environments.................................................3484Dennis Krys, Homayoun Najjaran
Flexible Liver-Needle Navigation using Fish-Like Robotic Elements ......................................................3490Nader Hamzavi, Chee-Kong Chui, Chee-Cheon Chui, Mohammad Eghtesad, Poulad Moradi, Stephen Chang
Computer Aided Enterprise Information Systems Engineering with BPsim Studio ..............................3496Konstantin A. Aksyonov, Elena F. Smoliy
Authorization Constraint Enforcement for Information System Security ..............................................3501Rattikorn Hewett, Phongphun Kijsanayothin
Development of an Intelligent Agent-based Mobile Phone Supply Chain Simulation System...............3507Yucheng Wang, Liping Fang
Pricing System for Seeking Optimal Prices in the Diet Foods Market.....................................................3513Kosuke Ohno, Katsutoshi Yada
Incorporating Breadth First Search for Indexing MathML Objects .......................................................3518Hideki Hashimoto, Yoshinori Hijikata, Shogo Nishida
Collaboration with Joint Supply Contracts in a Two- Stage Textile-Apparel Supply Chain.................3523Qi Xu, Xiaoxu Fan
An Anytime-Anywhere Approach for Maximal Clique Enumeration in Social Network Analysis ..........................................................................................................................................................3528
Long Pan, Eunice E. Santos
Flocking Algorithm for Multi-Robots Formation Control With a Target Steering Agent .....................3535Bin Lei, Wenfeng Li, Fan Zhang
Modeling and Simulation of Tissue/Device Interaction using Standard Viscoelastic Model..................3541Florence Leong, Chee-Keong Chui, Stephen Chang, Ichiro Sakuma, Aun-Neow Poo
Anomaly Prediction in Network Traffic Using Adaptive Wiener Filtering and ARMA Modeling ........................................................................................................................................................3547
Mehmet Celenk, Thomas Conley, James Graham, John Willis
A Novel TOA Estimation Algorithm for SAR/Galileo System ..................................................................3553Gang Liu, Bing He, Hui Feng, Wenda Zheng
Evaluation of Two Pilot Self-Separation Displays using Conflict Situation Measurements...................3557S. B. J. Van Dam, C. L. A. Steens, M. Mulder, M. M. van Paassen
Event-driven Elevator Testing, Control, Monitoring, and Maintenance .................................................3563Yain-Whar Si, Yi-Yang Yang, Wai-Leong Leong, Sio-Meng Leong, Chi-Iong Wong
On Sliding Mode Control of The Manual Gas Metal Arc Welding Process ............................................3569Arash Khatamianfar, Mohammad Mehdi Fateh, Shahab Shahrabi Farahani
On Conceptual and Methodological Issues in Control of Complex Systems ...........................................3575Zundong Zhang, Limin Jia, Yuanyuan Chai, Min Guo
A High Order Periodic Adaptive Learning Compensator for Cogging Effect in PMSM Position Servo System ...................................................................................................................................3581
Ying Luo, YangQuan Chen, Hyo-Sung Ahn, Youguo Pi
Evaluation and Optimization of Passive Vibration Controller Design for Flexible Beams ....................3587J. Sun, A. N. Poo, M. H. Ang, C. M. Chew, C. W. de Silva, G. S. Hong, K. K. Tan
Condition Monitoring on Complex Machinery for Predictive Maintenance and Process Control ...........................................................................................................................................................3594
Juan Dai, C. L. Philip Chen, Xiao-Yan Xu, Peng Hu
An Evaluation of Median Rankit Control Charts ......................................................................................3600Yan-Kwang Chen, Kuo-Ching Chiou
Comparison of Software Reliability Assessment Methods Based on Deterministic Chaos Theory for an Open Source Software..........................................................................................................3605
Yoshinobu Tamura, Shigeru Yamada
A User-Oriented Web Service Reliability Model .......................................................................................3611Bixin Li, Zhiyong Su, Ying Zhou, Xufang Gong
A Modified Counter-Propagation Network for Process Mean Shift Identification.................................3617Boyu Wang, Feng Wan, Lianjie Shu
Development of Distributed Multi-agent Resource Conversion Processes based Simulation System BPsim.MAS.......................................................................................................................................3623
Konstantin A. Aksyonov, Eugene A. Bykov, Denis M. Kolosov, Elena F. Smoliy, Alexey A. Khrenov
Robust Stability of Markovian Jumping Stochastic Neural Networks with Interval Time-varying Delay.................................................................................................................................................3629
Jie Fu, Jian Feng, Huaguang Zhang
A Technique for Generating the Reduced Reachability Graph of Petri Net Models ..............................3635Farooq Ahmad, Hejiao Huang, Xiao-long Wang, Waqas Anwer
A New Geospatial Data Model to Facilitate Geographic Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery........................................................................................................................................................3641
Tao Wang, Xi Chen, An-ming Bao, Wei-sheng Wang
Comparisons of Classifier Algorithms: Bayesian Network, C4.5, Decision Forest and NBTree for Course Registration Planning Model of Undergraduate Students .......................................3646
Pathom Pumpuang, Anongnart Srivihok, Prasong Praneetpolgrang
Towards Effort Balancing among Multiple Software Projects via Role based Community Building ..........................................................................................................................................................3651
Bin Xu, Yun Ling, Hua Hu, Lan Li
A Role based Human Resource Organization Model in Dual-shore Software Development .................3656Hua Hu, Lan Li, Bin Xu
A Network in a Society Composed of Individuals Characterized by the Ultimatum Bargaining Games .........................................................................................................................................3662
Tomohiro Hayashida, Ichiro Nishizaki, Hideki Katagiri
Short Term Electrical Load Forecasting for Mauritius using Artificial Neural Networks ....................3667Tina Bugwan, Robert T. F. Ah King
A Study on Criteria for Extracting Key Terms in Document Clustering ................................................3673Jie Ji, Qiangfu Zhao, Ryouhei Shindo, Yousuke Kunishi
The Framework of Competitive Advantage Based Chance Discovery .....................................................3679Chao-Fu Hong, Leuo-Hong Wang, Jheng-Long Wu
Using an Ontology to Solve the Negotiation Problems in Mobile Agent Information System................3684Sawsan Saad, Hayfa Zgaya, Slim Hammadi
Diagnosable Discrete Event System Design: A Case Study of Automatic Temperature Control System ..............................................................................................................................................3690
YuanLin Wen, MuDer Jeng
Preference Mining for Future Home Energy Consumption......................................................................3696Hiroshi Tsuji, Masatomo Kojoma, Atsushi Takahashi, Masayuki Nakano, Shingo Aoki, Shuuki Inoue, Kazunari Asari, Eiji Mimura
Topic Generation for Web Document Summarization ..............................................................................3701Heng-Yao Hsu, Chun-Wei Tsai, Ming-Chao Chiang, Chu-Sing Yang
Quantum Gaussian Particle Swarm Optimization Approach for PID Controller Design in AVR System...................................................................................................................................................3707
Leandro dos Santos Coelho, Bruno Ávila de Meirelles Herrera
Intelligent Selective Packet Discarding Using General Fuzzy Automata .................................................3713Amin Torabi Jahromi, Paknoosh Karimaghaee, Shapour Golbahar Haghighi, Mansour Doostfatemeh, Meng Joo Er
Semantic Feature Reduction in Chinese Document Clustering ................................................................3720Xianjun Meng, Qingcai Chen, Xiaolong Wang
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