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Object Recognition using Smart Tag and Stereo Vision System on Pan-Tilt Mechanism

  • Kim, Jin-Young;Im, Chang-Jun;Lee, Sang-Won;Lee, Ho-Gil
    • 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2005.06a
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    • pp.2379-2384
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    • 2005
  • We propose a novel method for object recognition using the smart tag system with a stereo vision on a pan-tilt mechanism. We developed a smart tag which included IRED device. The smart tag is attached onto the object. We also developed a stereo vision system which pans and tilts for the object image to be the centered on each whole image view. A Stereo vision system on the pan-tilt mechanism can map the position of IRED to the robot coordinate system by using pan-tilt angles. And then, to map the size and pose of the object for the robot to coordinate the system, we used a simple model-based vision algorithm. To increase the possibility of tag-based object recognition, we implemented our approach by using as easy and simple techniques as possible.

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ACTIVE DIRECT TILT CONTROL FOR STABILITY ENHANCEMENT OF A NARROW COMMUTER VEHICLE

  • Piyabongkarn, D.;Keviczky, T.;Rajamant, R.
    • International Journal of Automotive Technology
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    • v.5 no.2
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    • pp.77-88
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    • 2004
  • Narrow commuter vehicles can address many congestion, parking and pollution issues associated with urban transportation. In making narrow vehicles safe, comfortable and acceptable to the public, active tilt control systems are likely to playa crucial role. This paper focuses on the development of an active direct tilt control system for a narrow vehicle that utilizes an actuator in the vehicle suspension. A simple PD controller can stabilize the tilt dynamics of the vehicle to any desired tilt angle. However, the challenges in the tilt control system design arise in determining the desired lean angle in real-time and in minimizing tilt actuator torque requirements. Minimizing torque requirements requires the tilting and turning of the vehicle to be synchronized as closely as possible. This paper explores two different control design approaches to meet these challenges. A Receding Horizon Controller (RHC) is first developed so as to systematically incorporate preview on road curvature and synchronize tilting with driver initiated turning. Second, a nonlinear control system that utilizes feedback linearization is developed and found to be effective in reducing torque. A close analysis of the complex feedback linearization controller provides insight into which terms are important for reducing actuator effort. This is used to reduce controller complexity and obtain a simple nonlinear controller that provides good performance.

A Calculation Method for the Tilt Angle of Missile Round using Roll Rotation (롤 회전을 이용한 장입유도탄 비정렬각 산출기법)

  • Park, Dong-Hyun
    • Journal of Advanced Navigation Technology
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    • v.22 no.6
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    • pp.500-506
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    • 2018
  • In this paper, we considered the one-shot alignment using master inertial navigation system (MINS) and slave inertial navigation system (SINS) in the missile to find the exact posture of a missile. In order to perform one-shot alignment, the tilt angle between MINS and SINS must be obtained, which can be compensated by obtaining the tilt angle between missile round and SINS. The tilt angle was calculated by using the roll rotation of missile round, jig for rotating the missile round and interface structure to measure the horizontal state by using a horizontal angle meter were constructed. As a result of the tilt angle save (TAS) inspection, the tilt angle ${\alpha}$, ${\beta}$, ${\gamma}$ is normal range and it is possible to perform one-shot alignment by compensating this value.

A wireless sensor with data-fusion algorithm for structural tilt measurement

  • Dan Li;Guangwei Zhang;Ziyang Su;Jian Zhang
    • Smart Structures and Systems
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    • v.31 no.3
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    • pp.301-309
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    • 2023
  • Tilt is a key indicator of structural safety. Real-time monitoring of tilt responses helps to evaluate structural condition, enable cost-effective maintenance, and enhance lifetime resilience. This paper presents a prototype wireless sensing system for structural tilt measurement. Long range (LoRa) technology is adopted by the sensing system to offer long-range wireless communication with low power consumption. The sensor integrates a gyroscope and an accelerometer as the sensing module. Although tilt can be estimated from the gyroscope or the accelerometer measurements, these estimates suffer from either drift issue or high noise. To address this challenging issue and obtain more reliable tilt results, two sensor fusion algorithms, the complementary filter and the Kalman filter, are investigated to fully exploit the advantages of both gyroscope and accelerometer measurements. Numerical simulation is carried out to validate and compare the sensor fusion algorithms. Laboratory experiment is conducted on a simply supported beam under moving vehicle load to further investigate the performance of the proposed wireless tilt sensing system.

Optimal Operation Schedule of Semi-Fixed PV System and Its Effect on PV Power Generation Efficiency (반고정식 PV 시스템의 운영 스케줄 도출 및 그에 따른 발전 효율 변화 고찰)

  • Kwak, In-Kyu;Mun, Sun-Hye;Huh, Jung-Ho
    • Journal of the Korean Solar Energy Society
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    • v.37 no.6
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    • pp.69-77
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    • 2017
  • The amount of solar irradiation obtained by a photovoltaic (PV) solar panel is the major factor determining the power generated by a PV system, and the array tilt angle is critical for maximizing panel radiation acquisition. There are three types of PV systems based on the manner of setting the array tilt angle: fixed, semi-fixed, and tracking systems. A fixed system cannot respond to seasonal solar altitude angle changes, and therefore cannot absorb the maximum available solar radiation. The tracking system continually adjusts the tilt angle to absorb the maximum available radiation, but requires additional cost for equipment, installation, operation, and maintenance. The semi-fixed system is only adjusted periodically (usually seasonally) to obtain more energy than a fixed system at an overall cost that is less than a tracking system. To maximize semi-fixed system efficiency, determining the optimal tilt angle adjustment schedule are required. In this research, we conducted a simulation to derive an optimal operation schedule for a semi-fixed system in Seoul, Korea (latitude $37.5^{\circ}$). We implemented a solar radiation acquisition model and PV genereation model on MATLAB. The optimal operation schedule was derived by changing the number of tilt angle adjustments throughout a year using a Dynamic Algorithm. The results show that adjusting the tilt angle 4 times a year was the most appropriate. and then, generation amount of PV system increased 2.80% compared with the fixed system. This corresponds to 99% compared to daily adjustment model. This increase would be quite valid as the PV system installation area increased.

Intelligent Remote Surveillance System Using Pan/Tilt Camera (Pan/Tilt 카메라를 이용한 목표물 자동추적장치의 구현)

  • Yi, Ui-Bae;Seong, Ki-Bum;Ko, Kwang-Cheol
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2000.07d
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    • pp.3031-3033
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    • 2000
  • Surveillance system on the internet has attained lots of interests recently. Computer gives surveillance system various functions like remote control and motion detecting. In this paper. auto target tracking system using Pan/Tilt camera is suggested. It consists of UNIX server and Pan/Tilt camera. When UNIX server detect motions from images it sends Pan/Tilt command to camera and camera moves by command. After finishing movement camera replies to server and server starts detecting motion again. To improve performance of motion detecting and tracking images are divided into 9 sub-regions and camera behaves differently. It is certain that robust tracking is achieved when sub-region is applied.

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Tilt Measurement of Lens Module with Multiple Lenses : Algorithm and Application (다중 렌즈 모듈의 기울기 측정 : 이론 및 응용)

  • Lee, Seung-Hee;Park, Jong-Hyeon
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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    • v.31 no.3 s.258
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    • pp.395-402
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    • 2007
  • This paper considers about the tilt measurement of lens module with multiple lenses. The tilt between lenses in lens module and barrel or between image sensor and barrel can be measured precisely with the proposed algorithm. The magnitude and direction of the tilt vector of lens and image sensor can be measured from the best focal surface. The selecting and setting of image sensor, test chart, image sensor centering to lens module, axis align, focus measure method are also explained to get highly precise tilt results. The proposed algorithm is verified with the lens module inspection system we developed, and the experimental results show that the tilt measure proposed in this paper is robust and precise. With the proposed tilt measurement algorithm, the tilt of an image sensor and any other lens which intermediates light can be measured.

Development of a Position Detection System for Reactor Underwater Robot (원자로 내부 검사용 수중로봇의 위치검출 시스템 구현)

  • Seo, Yong-Chil;Kim, Myung-Hwan;Lee, Heung-Ho;Kim, Seung-Ho
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2004.11c
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    • pp.568-570
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    • 2004
  • This paper presents a study of a position finding system using PSD Sensor and Pan/Tilt. The position of PSD(Position Sensitive Detector) sensor is calculated by the degree of pan-tilt and the difference in height between pan-tilt and PSD. For that, the DSP which control pan-tilt is used for precise operation. The PIC microcontroller process PSD sensor data that indicate light incident position. A user using computer can acquire the conditions of pan-tilt and PSD and issue an order.

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Development of Tilt Module for Object Detection of Excavator (굴삭기의 장애물 탐지용 틸트 모듈 개발)

  • Choi, Chang-Hoon;Soh, Ji-Yune;Lee, Jun-Bok;Han, Choong-Hee
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Building Construction
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    • v.11 no.3
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    • pp.276-282
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    • 2011
  • The construction industry has achieved many benefits through the mechanization of the construction. However, due to accidents for construction machinery, the mortality rate has increased rapidly. Thus, the objective of this study is to develop of tilt modules for object detection system of excavator. The modified laser sensor that increase the efficiency of object detection system was tested. Based on these results, tilt modules were developed through the conceptual design and detailed design. Then, this tilt modules can be applied to the safety management system of excavator and using this tilt modules will be able to improve the efficiency of the system.

A Tilt and Heading Estimation System for ROVs using Kalman Filters

  • Ha, Yun-Su;Ngo, Thanh-Hoan
    • Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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    • v.32 no.7
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    • pp.1068-1079
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    • 2008
  • Tilt and heading angles information of a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) are very important in underwater navigation. This paper presents a low.cost tilt and heading estimation system. Three single.axis rate gyros, a tri-axis accelerometer, and a tri-axis magnetometer are used. Output signals coming from these sensors are fused by two Kalman filters. The first Kalman filter is used to estimate roll and pitch angles and the other is for heading angle estimation. By using this method, we have obtained tilt (roll and pitch angles) and heading information which are reliable over long period of time. Results from experiments have shown the performance of the presented system.