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Edge Detection By Fusion Using Local Information of Edges

  • Vlachos, Ioannis K.;Sergiadis, George D.
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Intelligent Systems Conference
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    • 2003.09a
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    • pp.403-406
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    • 2003
  • This paper presents a robust algorithm for edge detection based on fuzzy fusion, using a novel local edge information measure based on Renyi's a-order entropy. The calculation of the proposed measure is carried out using a parametric classification scheme based on local statistics. By suitably tuning its parameters, the local edge information measure is capable of extracting different types of edges, while exhibiting high immunity to noise. The notions of fuzzy measures and the Choquet fuzzy integral are applied to combine the different sources of information obtained using the local edge information measure with different sets of parameters. The effectiveness and the robustness of the new method are demonstrated by applying our algorithm to various synthetic computer-generated and real-world images.

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AN APPROXIMATE GREEDY ALGORITHM FOR TAGSNP SELECTION USING LINKAGE DISEQUILIBRIUM CRITERIA

  • Wang, Ying;Feng, Enmin;Wang, Ruisheng
    • Journal of applied mathematics & informatics
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    • v.26 no.3_4
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    • pp.493-500
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    • 2008
  • In this paper, we first construct a mathematical model for tagSNP selection based on LD measure $r^2$, then aiming at this kind of model, we develop an efficient algorithm, which is called approximate greedy algorithm. This algorithm is able to make up the disadvantage of the greedy algorithm for tagSNP selection. The key improvement of our approximate algorithm over greedy algorithm lies in that it adds local replacement(or local search) into the greedy search, tagSNP is replaced with the other SNP having greater similarity degree with it, and the local replacement is performed several times for a tagSNP so that it can improve the tagSNP set of the local precinct, thereby improve tagSNP set of whole precinct. The computational results prove that our approximate greedy algorithm can always find more efficient solutions than greedy algorithm, and improve the tagSNP set of whole precinct indeed.

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Local Map Building Using the information of a Range Finder (영역 검출기 정보를 이용한 지역 지도 작성)

  • Ko, Nak-Yong;Choi, Woong;Choi, Jung-Sang
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Technology Engineers
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.102-110
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    • 2000
  • This paper presents an algorithm of local map building for autonomous robot navigation using LASER range finder information. We develop a model of sensor output for a LASER range finder, and obtain an output data of the LASER range finder for a given environment. From the output data, a local map is obtained through the following procedures: (1) filtering of output data to remove noisy and unnecessary data, (2) comparison of filtered data with the original data to restore useful data, (3) thickening of the map obtained from the restored data, and (4) skeletonizing of the thickened map to get a final local map. Through some simulation studies, a map is obtained from the LASER range finder information for a given indoor environment, and is compared with the environment.

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Re-examining Network Market Strategies from the Perspective of the Local Network: Market Competition between Incompatible Technologies

  • Choi, Han-Nool;Lee, Byung-Tae
    • Proceedings of the Korean Operations and Management Science Society Conference
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    • 2005.10a
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    • pp.189-206
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    • 2005
  • Much of work on network externality assumed network effects are dependent on the network size. Therefore, very little consideration is given to the view that marginal benefits from joining the network may not increase with the network size if consumer benefits come from the direct interaction with neighbors, namely local network. In this study, we used the agent-based simulation method to reexamine the effectiveness of the traditional network market strategy under the presence of the local network where two incompatible technologies compete. We found that the strategy of growing an initial customer base is not effective under the presence of the local network. Our study also showed that targeting customers based on their technology Preference is not as effective as targeting customers within the same local network. As a result, the focus of a network market strategy should be directed to taking advantage of the customer network.

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Globalizing Information Systems Alignment : Strategic Thrust and Local Responsiveness

  • Kim, Gyeung-Min;Cho, Namjae
    • Journal of Information Technology Applications and Management
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    • v.22 no.1
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    • pp.131-152
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    • 2015
  • Environmental differences across countries such as socio-cultural, political, economic, and technological differences require business strategies of multinational corporations to vary business practices across regions. Despite the keen awareness of the necessity for strategic adaptation to local context, IS management and strategy tend to remain similar across countries. One of the reasons is to maintain the stability and compatibility of information technology infrastructure. After a careful observation of retail business practice, this study finds IS strategy should also be highly responsive to the local context. This study shows how information resources including systems architecture, processes, human resources, and national context are interlinked together. Despite global excellence in general systems management, failure in such alignment can be a serious problem in extending competitive advantages across regions. This study aims to reveal issues to be taken care of in order to accomplish global technological alignment. Results of this study provide senior management with guidelines and a framework for aligning IT with regional strategic thrust that can improve local responsiveness of multinational companies.

Low Temperature Growth of High-Quality Carbon Nanotubes by Local Surface Joule Heating without Heating Damage to Substrate

  • Heo, Sung-Taek;Lee, Dong-Gu
    • Carbon letters
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    • v.10 no.3
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    • pp.230-233
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    • 2009
  • In this study, a low temperature growth of high-quality carbon nanotubes on glass substrate using a local surface heating without heating damage to substrate was tried and characterized. The local joule heating was induced to only Ni/Ti metal film on glass substrate by applying voltage to the film. It was estimated that local surface joule heating method could heat the metal surface locally up to around $1200^{\circ}C$ by voltage control. We could successfully obtain high-quality carbon nanotubes grown at $300^{\circ}C$ by applying 125 V for joule heating as same as carbon nanotubes grown at $900^{\circ}C$.

Iterative global-local approach to consider the local effects in dynamic analysis of beams

  • Erkmen, R. Emre;Afnani, Ashkan
    • Coupled systems mechanics
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    • v.6 no.4
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    • pp.501-522
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    • 2017
  • This paper introduces a numerical procedure to incorporate elasto-plastic local deformation effects in the dynamic analysis of beams. The appealing feature is that simple beam type finite elements can be used for the global model which needs not to be altered by the localized elasto-plastic deformations. An overlapping local sophisticated 2D membrane model replaces the internal forces of the beam elements in the predefined region where the localized deformations take place. An iterative coupling technique is used to perform this replacement. Comparisons with full membrane analysis are provided in order to illustrate the accuracy and efficiency of the method developed herein. In this study, the membrane formulation is able to capture the elasto-plastic material behaviour based on the von Misses yield criterion and the associated flow rule for plane stress. The Newmark time integration method is adopted for the step-by-step dynamic analysis.

Local Path Plan for Unpaved Road in Rough Environment (야지환경의 비포장도로용 지역경로계획)

  • Lee, Young-Il;Choe, Tok Son;Park, Yong Woon
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Military Science and Technology
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    • v.16 no.6
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    • pp.726-732
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    • 2013
  • It is required for UGV(Unmanned Ground Vehicle) to have a LPP(Local Path Plan) component which generate a local path via the center of road by analyzing binary map to travel autonomously unpaved road in rough environment. In this paper, we present the method of boundary estimation for unpaved road and a local path planning method based on RANGER algorithm using the estimated boundary. In specially, the paper presents an approach to estimate road boundary and the selection method of candidate path to minimize the problem of zigzag driving based on Bayesian probability reasoning. Field test is conducted with scenarios in rough environment in which bush, tree and unpaved road are included and the performance of proposed method is validated.

An Improved Level Set Method to Image Segmentation Based on Saliency

  • Wang, Yan;Xu, Xianfa
    • Journal of Information Processing Systems
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    • v.15 no.1
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    • pp.7-21
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    • 2019
  • In order to improve the edge segmentation effect of the level set image segmentation and avoid the influence of the initial contour on the level set method, a saliency level set image segmentation model based on local Renyi entropy is proposed. Firstly, the saliency map of the original image is extracted by using saliency detection algorithm. And the outline of the saliency map can be used to initialize the level set. Secondly, the local energy and edge energy of the image are obtained by using local Renyi entropy and Canny operator respectively. At the same time, new adaptive weight coefficient and boundary indication function are constructed. Finally, the local binary fitting energy model (LBF) as an external energy term is introduced. In this paper, the contrast experiments are implemented in different image database. The robustness of the proposed model for segmentation of images with intensity inhomogeneity and complicated edges is verified.

Improving water use efficiency in the Upper Central Irrigation Area in Thailand via soil moisture system and local water user training

  • Koontankulvong, Sucharit;Visessri, Supatra
    • Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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    • 2022.05a
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    • pp.8-12
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    • 2022
  • Water loss is one of the typical but challenging problems in water management. To reduced water loss or increase water efficiency, the pilot projects were implemented in the TTD's irrigation area. Modern soil moisture technology and local level water user training were conducted together as a mean to achieve improved water efficiency. In terms of technology, soil moisture sensors and monitoring system were used to estimate crop water requirement to reduce unnecessary irrigation. This was found to save 16.47% of irrigated water and 25.20% of irrigation supply. Further improvement of water efficiency was gained by means of local level water user training in which stakeholders were engaged in the network of communications and co-planning. The lessons learnt from the TTD pilot project was translated into good water management practices at local level.

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