| 11. | A novel system for robust lane detection and tracking Original Research Article Signal Processing, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 4 August 2011 Yifei Wang, Naim Dahnoun, Alin Achim
Highlights► We propose a novel lane feature extraction approach with global shape information. ► We compare the proposed feature extraction approach with other existing methods. ► We show improved lane detection and tracking results. ► We studied the performance of SIR, GPF and GSPF for lane tracking. ► We employ new measurement function and parameter selection process for tracking | | | 13. | An adaptive least squares channel estimation based on conjugate gradient approach for multipath fading CDMA systems Original Research Article Computers & Electrical Engineering, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 3 August 2011 Ahmet Rizaner, Ali H. Ulusoy, Hasan Amca, Kadri Hacıoğlu
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Highlights► Problem of mobile channel estimation at high channel efficiently is addressed. ► An efficient method based on conjugate gradient (CG) algorithm is developed for channel estimation. ► Proposed method performs almost identical to the exact least squares (LS) estimate for reasonable training lengths. | | | 14. | Detecting rottenness caused by Penicillium genus fungi in citrus fruits using machine learning techniques Original Research Article Expert Systems with Applications, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 3 August 2011 Juan Gómez-Sanchis, José D. Martín-Guerrero, Emilio Soria-Olivas, Marcelino Martínez-Sober, Rafael Magdalena-Benedito, José Blasco
Highlights► We use machine learning for fungi infestation detection in citrus. ► A hyperspectral imaging system has been used for image acquisition. ► The proposed methodology can be used for early fungi detection. ► Artificial neural networks has reached the best results. | | | 16. | Quantitative studies of copper plasma using laser induced breakdown spectroscopy Original Research Article Optics and Lasers in Engineering, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 3 August 2011 M. Hanif, M. Salik, M.A. Baig
Highlights► Electron temperature has been determined using the Boltzmann plot method. ► Electron temperature has also been calculated as a function of laser energy from the target surface. ► Electron number density has been determined from the Stark broadening. ► Spatial behavior of the electron number density in the plume has also been studied. | | | 17. | An adaptive approach for the identification of improper complex signals Original Research Article Signal Processing, In Press, Uncorrected Proof, Available online 3 August 2011 Beth Jelfs, Danilo P. Mandic, Scott C. Douglas
Highlights► Real-time approach for the identification of second-order noncircularity. ► Convex combination of complex LMS and augmented complex LMS. ► Monitoring mixing parameter allows detection & tracking of complex improperness. ► Rigorous analysis of convergence of the mixing parameter. ► Comprehensive simulations on proper/improper synthetic data & real-world wind data. | | | 18. | Maximum Margin Multisurface Support Tensor Machines with Application to Image Classification and Segmentation Original Research Article Expert Systems with Applications, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 2 August 2011 Zhao Zhang, Tommy W.S. Chow
Highlights► Two effective Maximum Margin Multisurface Support Tensor Machines called M3PSTM and M3VSTM are proposed. ► M3PSTM and M3VSTM represent the images as the second order tensors (or matrices) in tensor space. ► M3PSTM and M3VSTM aim at computing two proximal tensor planes for image classification. ► Maximum Margin Criterion (MMC) is introduced for solving our optimization problems. ► M3PSTM and M3VSTM are more computationally efficient and effective than the original versions, i.e., GEPSVM and MVSVM. | | | 19. | Affect prediction from physiological measures via visual stimuli Original Research Article International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 2 August 2011 Feng Zhou, Xingda Qu, Martin G. Helander, Jianxin (Roger) Jiao
Highlights► Pictures from the IAPS can effectively elicit affective states.► Physiological measures are able to discriminate affective states with advanced computational models.► Physiological measures are able to discriminate affective states with advanced computational models.► Physiological specificity in the same gender group or the same cultural group is higher than that in the general group. | | | 20. | End-user programming of a social robot by dialog Original Research Article Robotics and Autonomous Systems, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 2 August 2011 Javi F. Gorostiza, Miguel A. Salichs
Highlights► A Natural Programming System (NPS) has been implemented in a real Social Robot. ► End-users can edit new skills as Sequence Function Charts (SFC) verbaly at runtime. ► NPS uses a frame-based Dialog System in VoiceXML with a multimodal extension. ► We have done some first tests with end-users showing some qualitative results. | | | 22. | Investigation on the thermal behavior of microwave GaN HEMTs Original Research Article Solid-State Electronics, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 2 August 2011 Giovanni Crupi, Gustavo Avolio, Antonio Raffo, Pawel Barmuta, Dominique M.M.-P. Schreurs, Alina Caddemi, Giorgio Vannini
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Highlights► Advanced measurements are presented (i.e., temperature-dependent large-signal network analyzer measurements). ► Microwave time-domanin waveforms for GaN HEMT are analyzed. ► The impact of thermal phenomena is investigated for GaN HEMT. | | | 23. | An approximation method of origin–destination flow traffic from link load counts Original Research Article Computers & Electrical Engineering, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 31 July 2011 Dingde Jiang, Zhengzheng Xu, Hongwei Xu, Yang Han, Zhenhua Chen, Zhen Yuan
Graphical abstractSpatial and temporal relative estimation errors. Highlights►We model traffic matrix estimation problem. ► We present a multi-input and multi-output model. ► Our model can capture the spatio-temporal correlations of traffic matrix. ► We examine the robustness of our estimation method. ► We obtain the more accurate estimation of traffic matrix. | | | 24. | Behaviour of grounding systems: A quasi-static EMTP model and its validation Original Research Article Electric Power Systems Research, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 31 July 2011 Gianni Celli, Emilio Ghiani, Fabrizio Pilo
Highlights► Transient behavior analysis of grounding systems subject to lightning strokes. ► Development of a circuit model useful for realistic grounding configurations. ► Inclusion of current controlled voltage sources to model resistive coupling. ► Easy implementation in electromagnetic transient commercial software. ► Good agreement with field models in the typical lightning frequency range. | | |