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Phonetics and Language as a formal System

  • Port, Robert F.;Leary, Adam P.
    • Lingua Humanitatis
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    • v.5
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    • pp.221-264
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    • 2003
  • This paper takes issue with the idea of language as a 'serial-time structure' as opposed to the 'real-time event' of speech, an idea entrenched in Chomskyan model of linguistic theory. The discussion centers around the leitmotif question: Is language constructed entirely from a finite set of apriori discrete symbol types, as the 'competence vs performance' dichotomy implies\ulcorner A set of linguistic patterns examined in this study, largely with regard to phonological considerations, points to the evidence to the contrary. That is, while the patterns may be said to be linguistically distinct, they are not discretely, different, i.e. not different enough to be reliably differentiated. It is demonstrated that much of current research in phonology, including the most recent Optimality Theory, is misdirected in that it falsely presupposes a discrete universal phonetic inventory. The main thrust of the present study is that there is no sharp boundary between 'competence' defined as the formal, symbolic, discrete time domain of language and human cognition on the one hand and 'performance' as the continuous, fuzzy, real-time domain of human physiology on the other.

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Satellite Anomalous Behavior Detection System through Rough-Set and Fuzzy Model (러프집합과 퍼지 모델을 이용한 인공위성의 이상 동작 검출 시스템)

  • Yang, Seung-Eun
    • Journal of Satellite, Information and Communications
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    • v.12 no.3
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    • pp.35-40
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    • 2017
  • Out-of-limit (OOL) alarm method that is threshold checking of telemetry value is widely used for the satellites fault diagnosis and health monitoring. However, it requires engineering knowledge and effort to define delicate threshold value and has limitations that anomalous behaviors within the defined limits can't be detected. In this paper, we propose a satellite anomalous behavior detection system through fuzzy model that is composed by important statistical feature selected by rough-set theory. Not pre-defined anomaly is detected because only normal state data is used for fuzzy model. Also, anomalous behavior within the threshold limit is detected by using statistic feature that can be collected without engineering knowledge. The proposed system successfully detected non-ordinary state for battery temperature telemetry.

On a notion of sensor modeling in multisensor data fusion

  • Kim, W.J.;Ko, J.H.;Chung, M.J.
    • 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 1991.10b
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    • pp.1597-1600
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    • 1991
  • In this paper, we describe a notion of sensor modeling method in multisensor data fusion using fuzzy set theory. Each sensor module is characterized by its fuzzy constraints to specific features of environment. These sensor fuzzy constraints can be imposed on multisensory data to verify their degree of truth and compatibility toward the final decision making. In comparison with other sensor modeling methods, such as probabilistic models or rule-based models, the proposed method is very simple and can be easily implemented in intelligent robot systems.

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PRODUCTION PLANNING IN FUZZY ENVIRONMENT

  • M, H-A
    • Journal of applied mathematics & informatics
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.417-432
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    • 1999
  • This paper describes a fuzzy system designed to support production planning in an industrial unit producing cardboard boxes. In this industrial unit orders for n boxes of width w, length l, height h, made of q layers of type k paper for delivery in t units of time are produced. In the production of such orders apart from meeting the orders specifications it is usually tried to minimize the margin trim loss the number of machine setups and the holding cost of the finished orders. Considering the dynamism of production systems that are influenced by such factors as market demand fluctuations changes in commercial priorities raw material availability and pro-ducation capabilities we solve this multi-objective problem by fuzzy set theory.

전문가 시스템의 불확실성 추론 방법

  • 이승재
    • 전기의세계
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    • v.39 no.8
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    • pp.7-12
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    • 1990
  • 전문가 시스템에 있어서의 불확실성 정보의 표현 및 처리를 담당하는 주요 추론모델중 Bayesian모델, Certainty Factor 모델 그리고 Dempster-Shafer 모델의 기본이론을 살펴보고자 한다. 이외의 주요 추론 방법으로서 Fuzzy추론 모델이 있는데 이는 판단 지식에 대한 주관적 불확실성과 "매우", "많이" 등의 자연어가 포함하고 있는 불분명성을 체계적이고 효과적으로 다룰 수 있는 Fuzzy Set 이론에 근거한 방법으로서, 불확실성 또는 불명료성을 0에서부터 1 사이의 값을 갖는 membership degree로 표시하며 이를 "MIN"과 "MAX" 함수를 이용한 합성 추론 규칙(Composition Rule of Inference)를 적용하여 처리한다. Fuzzy 추론 모델은 자연어를 포함하는 전문가의 지식 처리에 매우 적합하여 앞으로 그 응용이 높이 기대되는 방법이다. 이외에 Bayesian 모델을 변형 응용한 PROSPECTOR의 Likelyhood Ratio 모델, 정량적 방법인 Theory of Endorsement 모델 등 여러 방법이 있다. 그러나 어느 모델이 더 일반성을 갖고 더 좋은 방법인가 하는 문제에 대하여는 아직 많은 연구가 요구된다. 따라서 이러한 모델들의 전문가 시스템 적용에 있어서는 각 모델의 장단점을 고려하여 주어진 문제 영역에 적합한 모델을 선택하는 것이 바람직하다. 현재 불확실성 처리에 있어서 각 문제에 따른 경험적인 처리에 의존하는 전력 계통 분야의 적용에 있어서도 이러한 실인간 전문가의 추론방법에 근접된 반성을 갖는 불확실성 추론 방버 도입이 요구된다.가의 추론방법에 근접된 반성을 갖는 불확실성 추론 방버 도입이 요구된다.

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Optimal Shape Deign of a High Speed Switched Reluctance Motor Vsing Fuzzy Set Theory (퍼지 이론을 이용한 고속 회전용 스위치드 리럭턴스 모터의 형상 최적 설계)

  • Choi, Chang-Hwan;Yoo, Jae-Sun;Park, Kyi-Hwan
    • The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers B
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    • v.49 no.10
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    • pp.659-664
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    • 2000
  • This paper presents a new design method for improving the torque performance of a switched reluctance motor (SRM) for high speed applications. The drawback of the conventional design method based on the overall static average torque maximization is that the torque control performance is degraded at high speed. On the other hand, the proposed method optimizes the torque profile by diving it into several regions so that it is suitable for high speed operation. This multi-objective optimization problem is solved by using a fuzzy optimization algorithm which incorporates a finite element method. The torque performance of the motor for various speed ranges is investigated and the optimally designed motor show a better performance at high speed.

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Use of uncertain numbers for appraising tensile strength of concrete

  • Tutmez, Bulent;Cengiz, A. Kemal;Sarici, Didem Eren
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.46 no.4
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    • pp.447-458
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    • 2013
  • Splitting tensile strength (STS) is a respectable mechanical property reflecting ability of the concrete. The STS of concrete is mainly related to compressive strength (CS), water/binder (W/B) ratio and concrete age. In this study, the assessment of STS is made by a novel uncertainty-oriented method which uses least square optimization and then predicts STS of concrete by uncertain (fuzzy) numbers. The approximation method addresses a novel integration of fuzzy set theory and multivariate statistics. The numerical examples showed that the method is applicable with relatively limited data. In addition, the prediction of uncertainty at various levels of possibility can be described. In conclusion, the uncertainty-oriented interval analysis can be suggested an effective tool for appraising the uncertainties in concrete technology.

A Study on the Geostatistical Evaluation of Urban and Environmental Structure of Taegu Metropolitan Region (대구광역도시권의 지리통계적 도시환경구조 평가에 관한 연구)

  • Park, In-Hwan;Jang, Gab-Sue
    • Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment
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    • v.8 no.3
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    • pp.1-11
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    • 1999
  • This study was carried out to evaluate urban environmental structure in Taegu metropolitan region(TMR) with factor analysis, fuzzy set theory, geostatistic and geographic information system(GIS). The factor analysis could choose the representative one out of multiple variables and simplify the evaluation of the urban environmental structure. The fuzzy approach is an attempt to model an aspect of human thinking previously neglected; it starts from the premise that humans don't represent classes of objects as fully disjoint but rather as sets where transitions from membership to non-membership is gradual. The Geographic Information System(GIS) could connect attributes of factor scores derived from factor analysis to digital map by a method so called 'Spatial join'. The results obtained were as follows: Urbanization appearance was concentrated in the large cities, and this appearance was partial extremely, therefore, there has been a structural gap between urban area and agricultural area which was unified into the urban area. All inclinations didn't become worse after sudden urbanization. For example, suburban agriculture was developed as a large scale in the region near the large cities. Then it encouraged farmers in changing their old cultivating methods to the latest ones. But many districts in urban fringe had symptom of urbanization, the districts which were located between large cities have been developed gradually because of urban sprawl, and played a role in connecting each city. Therefore, due to the urbanization, forestry area and agricultural land, well conserved in the agricultural town, could be easily destroyed. In a different way with the urbanization of the Seoul metropolitan region, that of TMR was centralized upon the center of each city, and it was also very partial. But, because so many regions have the potentiality of urbanization, hereafter, the urbanization process in each region is likely to be different multifariously according to the urban management methods.

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A Study on the Evaluation of Competitiveness for Container Terminal Operators (컨테이너터미널 운영사의 기업경쟁력 평가에 관한 연구)

  • Ko, Hyun-Jeung;Kil, Kwang-Soo
    • Journal of Navigation and Port Research
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    • v.35 no.8
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    • pp.667-675
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    • 2011
  • As the annual growth rate of port handling container volume in Korea has faced slowdown, this paper attempts to find strategies for the domestic container terminal operators in order to enhance competitiveness. For this, the model of using AHP and the fuzzy set theory is used for evaluating competitiveness between domestic and global container terminal operators. The evaluation model hierarchy is developed based on SERM(subject-environment-resource-mechanism) theory of business strategy. The results show domestic operators are ranked lower than global player so that they particularly pay attention to the areas of scale of economy, business diversification, and globalization strategy.

A novel approach to predict surface roughness in machining operations using fuzzy set theory

  • Tseng, Tzu-Liang (Bill);Konada, Udayvarun;Kwon, Yongjin (James)
    • Journal of Computational Design and Engineering
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    • v.3 no.1
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    • pp.1-13
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    • 2016
  • The increase of consumer needs for quality metal cutting related products with more precise tolerances and better product surface roughness has driven the metal cutting industry to continuously improve quality control of metal cutting processes. In this paper, two different approaches are discussed. First, design of experiments (DOE) is used to determine the significant factors and then fuzzy logic approach is presented for the prediction of surface roughness. The data used for the training and checking the fuzzy logic performance is derived from the experiments conducted on a CNC milling machine. In order to obtain better surface roughness, the proper sets of cutting parameters are determined before the process takes place. The factors considered for DOE in the experiment were the depth of cut, feed rate per tooth, cutting speed, tool nose radius, the use of cutting fluid and the three components of the cutting force. Finally the significant factors were used as input factors for fuzzy logic mechanism and surface roughness is predicted with empirical formula developed. Test results show good agreement between the actual process output and the predicted surface roughness.