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A Two-Step Scheduling Algorithm to Support Dual Bandwidth Allocation Policies in an Ethernet Passive Optical Network

  • Lee, Ho-Sook;Yoo, Tae-Whan;Moon, Ji-Hyun;Lee, Hyeong-Ho
    • ETRI Journal
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    • v.26 no.2
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    • pp.185-188
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    • 2004
  • In this paper, we design a two-step scheduling algorithm to support multiple bandwidth allocation policies for upstream channel access in an Ethernet passive optical network. The proposed scheduling algorithm allows us a simultaneous approach for multiple access control policies: static bandwidth allocation for guaranteed bandwidth service and dynamic bandwidth allocation for on-demand, dynamic traffic services. In order to reduce the scheduling complexity, we separate the process of the transmission start- time decision from the process of grant generation. This technique does not require the timing information of other bandwidth allocation modules, so respective modules are free from a heavy amount of timing information or complex processing.

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Accelerated Co-evolutionary Algorithms

  • Kim, Jong-Han;Tahk, Min-Jea
    • International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences
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    • v.3 no.1
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    • pp.50-60
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    • 2002
  • A new co-evolutionary algorithm, of which the convergence speed is accelerated by neural networks, is proposed and verified in this paper. To reduce computational load required for co-evolutionary optimization processes, the cost function and constraint information is stored in the neural networks, and the extra offspring group, whose cost is computed by the neural networks, is generated. It increases the offspring population size without overloading computational effort; therefore, the convergence speed is accelerated. The proposed algorithm is applied to attitude control design of flexible satellites, and it is verified by computer simulations and experiments using a torque-free air bearing system.

A Trust-Region ICA algorithm (Trust-Region ICA 알고리듬)

  • Park, Heeyoul;Kim, Sookjeong;Park, Seungjin
    • Proceedings of the Korean Information Science Society Conference
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    • 2004.04b
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    • pp.721-723
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    • 2004
  • A trust-region method is a quite attractive optimization technique. It is, in general, faster than the steepest descent method and is free of a learning rate unlike the gradient-based methods. In addition to its convergence property (between linear and quadratic convergence), ifs stability is always guaranteed, in contrast to the Newton's method. In this paper, we present an efficient implementation of the maximum likelihood independent component analysis (ICA) using the trust-region method, which leads to trust-region-based ICA (TR-ICA) algorithms. The useful behavior of our TR-ICA algorithms is confimed through numerical experimental results.

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Multi-axial Force Characteristics of Radial Electrodynamic Wheel (래디알 동전기 휠의 다축력 특성)

  • Jung, Kwangsuk
    • Journal of Institute of Convergence Technology
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    • v.7 no.2
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    • pp.1-5
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    • 2017
  • The rotating electrodynamic wheel over a conductive plate produces thrust force as well as normal force. Specially, separating the conductive plate and spacing apart each part, the lateral stability of the rotating wheel is guaranteed due to the restoring force into neutral position. In this paper, the force characteristics of the electrodynamic wheel rotating over the conductive plate is analyzed using the finite element tool. First, the dominant parameters are identified considering the geometric configuration and the operating condition. And the sensitivity for the parameter deviation is quantified for the high force density. The above topology can be applied as an actuating principle for inter-city train as well as contact-free transfer device.

A Study on Asset Allocation Using Proximal Policy Optimization (근위 정책 최적화를 활용한 자산 배분에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Woo Sik
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Industry Convergence
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    • v.25 no.4_2
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    • pp.645-653
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    • 2022
  • Recently, deep reinforcement learning has been applied to a variety of industries, such as games, robotics, autonomous vehicles, and data cooling systems. An algorithm called reinforcement learning allows for automated asset allocation without the requirement for ongoing monitoring. It is free to choose its own policies. The purpose of this paper is to carry out an empirical analysis of the performance of asset allocation strategies. Among the strategies considered were the conventional Mean- Variance Optimization (MVO) and the Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO). According to the findings, the PPO outperformed both its benchmark index and the MVO. This paper demonstrates how dynamic asset allocation can benefit from the development of a reinforcement learning algorithm.

Imputation Method Using Local Linear Regression Based on Bidirectional k-nearest-components

  • Yonggeol, Lee
    • Journal of information and communication convergence engineering
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    • v.21 no.1
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    • pp.62-67
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    • 2023
  • This paper proposes an imputation method using a bidirectional k-nearest components search based local linear regression method. The bidirectional k-nearest-components search method selects components in the dynamic range from the missing points. Unlike the existing methods, which use a fixed-size window, the proposed method can flexibly select adjacent components in an imputation problem. The weight values assigned to the components around the missing points are calculated using local linear regression. The local linear regression method is free from the rank problem in a matrix of dependent variables. In addition, it can calculate the weight values that reflect the data flow in a specific environment, such as a blackout. The original missing values were estimated from a linear combination of the components and their weights. Finally, the estimated value imputes the missing values. In the experimental results, the proposed method outperformed the existing methods when the error between the original data and imputation data was measured using MAE and RMSE.

Real-time collision-free landing path planning for drone deliveries in urban environments

  • Hanseob Lee;Sungwook Cho;Hoon Jung
    • ETRI Journal
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    • v.45 no.5
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    • pp.746-757
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    • 2023
  • This study presents a novel safe landing algorithm for urban drone deliveries. The rapid advancement of drone technology has given rise to various delivery services for everyday necessities and emergency relief efforts. However, the reliability of drone delivery technology is still insufficient for application in urban environments. The proposed approach uses the "landing angle control" method to allow the drone to land vertically and a rapidly exploring random tree-based collision avoidance algorithm to generate safe and efficient vertical landing paths for drones while avoiding common urban obstacles like trees, street lights, utility poles, and wires; these methods allow for precise and reliable urban drone delivery. We verified the approach within a Gazebo simulation operated through ROS using a six-degree-of-freedom drone model and sensors with similar specifications to actual models. The performance of the algorithms was tested in various scenarios by comparing it with that of stateof-the-art 3D path planning algorithms.

Characterization of Ligands-Conjugated AuNPs by Using ToF-SIMS Imaging Technique

  • Shon, Hyun Kyong;Xaba, Morena Sam;Gulumian, Mary;Song, Nam Woong;Lee, Tae Geol
    • Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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    • 2013.02a
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    • pp.278-278
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    • 2013
  • 최근 나노 입자의 안전성에 대한 연구가 활발하게 이루어 지고 있다. 대부분의 연구는 세포독성과 쥐에 흡입시켜 각 장기에 침착 정도를 측정하는 연구에 집중되어 있고, 나노입자의 리간드 특성에 대한 연구는 활발이 진행되고 있지 않다. 따라서 같은 나노입자를 이용한 연구결과가 다르게 나타나는 것을 종종 확인 할 수 있어서, 나노입자 특성평가의 중요성이 커지고 있다 [1,2]. 본 연구에서는 용매에 리간드가 존재하는 PEG-conjugated AuNPs과 원심분리로 용액내의 free-ligands가 제거된 PEG-conjugated AuNPs에 대하여 ToF-SIMS 이미지를 얻었고, PEG와 AuNPs 이미지의 statistical correlation으로부터 AuNPs의 표면에 존재하는 리간드들의 stability를 평가할 수 있는 방법을 개발하였다. 또한, citrated-conjugated AuNPs을 PEG 리간드로 표면을 치완시키고, phagolysosomal simulant Fulid(PSF) 용액에 incubation 과정 동안의 PEG 리간드가 표면에서 제거되어 용액에 존재함을 확인하였다. ToF-SIMS의 이미지와 statistical correlation을 이용하면 나노입자의 표면에 존재하는 다양한 리간드들의 안정성을 평가할 수 있고, 이를 통한 나노입자의 안전성에 대한 연구에 기여 할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

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Three-Dimensional Imaging and Display through Integral Photography

  • Navarro, Hector;Dorado, Adrian;Saavedra, Genaro;Corral, Manuel Martinez
    • Journal of information and communication convergence engineering
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    • v.12 no.2
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    • pp.89-96
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    • 2014
  • Here, we present a review of the proposals and advances in the field of three-dimensional (3D) imaging acquisition and display made in the last century. The most popular techniques are based on the concept of stereoscopy. However, stereoscopy does not provide real 3D experience, and produces discomfort due to the conflict between convergence and accommodation. For this reason, we focus this paper on integral imaging, which is a technique that permits the codification of 3D information in an array of 2D images obtained from different perspectives. When this array of elemental images is placed in front of an array of microlenses, the perspectives are integrated producing 3D images with full parallax and free of the convergence-accommodation conflict. In the paper we describe the principles of this technique, together with some new applications of integral imaging.

Catalytic Activity of BiVO4-graphene Nanocomposites for the Reduction of Nitrophenols and the Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Dyes

  • Li, Jiulong;Ko, Jeong Won;Ko, Weon Bae
    • Elastomers and Composites
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    • v.51 no.3
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    • pp.240-249
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    • 2016
  • $BiVO_4$ nanomaterial was synthesized from bismuth (III) nitrate pentahydrate [$Bi(NO_3)_3{\cdot}5H_2O$] and ammonium vanadate (V) [$NH_4VO_3$]. The $BiVO_4$-graphene nanocomposite was fabricated by calcining the $BiVO_4$ nanomaterial and graphene under an oxygen-free atmosphere at $700^{\circ}C$. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were employed to characterize structural and morphological properties of samples. The catalytic activity of the $BiVO_4$-graphene nanocomposite was studied for the reduction of 4-nitrophenol, 3-nitrophenol and 2-nitrophenol by sodium borohydride [$NaBH_4$]. The photocatalytic activity of the $BiVO_4$-graphene nanocomposite was demonstrated by the degradation of organic dyes like BG, MB, MO and RhB under irradiation at 365 nm. The catalytic and photocatalytic activity were studied by UV-vis spectrophotometry.