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Real Time Audio Processing Using A Low-Power Digital Signal Processor, Aaron Norlinger

Honors Theses

This project focused on the creation of a series of audio processing functions that could run in real time on the ezDSP5502 processor. The Digital Signal Processor (DSP) being used for this project is an industry standard for lowpower signal processing applications. The overall goal was to have a code base that could sample audio in real time from any source, filter it in a variety of ways, run a Fast Fourier Transform on the audio, display the resulting frequency data to an LCD screen, and then output the filtered audio to an external speaker. This general process is used …

Speaker Diarization And Identification From Single-Channel Classroom Audio Recording Using Virtual Microphones, Antonio Gomez

Electrical and Computer Engineering ETDs

Speaker identification in noisy audio recordings, specifically those from collaborative learning environments, can be extremely challenging. There is a need to identify individual students talking in small groups from other students talking at the same time. To solve the problem, we assume the use of a single microphone per student group without any access to previous large datasets for training.

This dissertation proposes a method of speaker identification using cross-correlation patterns associated to an array of virtual microphones, centered around the physical microphone. The virtual microphones are simulated by using approximate speaker geometry observed from a video recording. The patterns …

Visual Music Assistant, David Klett

Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects

The Visual Music Assistant system provides an augmented reality experience via Microsoft's HoloLens device. The application we will develop will provide an intuitive user interface to learn how to play on a keyboard (88-key piano).

Detecting Suicide Risk From Wristworn Activity Tracker Data Using Machine Learning Approaches, Pallavi Atluri

Electrical Engineering Theses

Suicide is a prevalent cause of death worldwide and depression is a primary concern of many suicidal acts. It is possible that an individual during depression never has any suicidal thoughts at all. On the other hand, some individuals in stable condition with no apparent symptoms of depression feel urges to commit suicide (suicidal ideation). Many such individuals never let anyone know what they are feeling or planning. Suicidal ideation considered an important precursor to suicidal acts.

Detecting the suicide risk in individuals with mood disorders is a major challenge. The current clinical practice to assess suicide risk in these …

2017 State Of Resnet Report Acuta/Acuho-1

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Psychophysiological Analysis Of A Pedagogical Agent And Robotic Peer For Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders., Mohammad Nasser Saadatzi

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by ongoing problems in social interaction and communication, and engagement in repetitive behaviors. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 1 in 68 children in the United States has ASD. Mounting evidence shows that many of these individuals display an interest in social interaction with computers and robots and, in general, feel comfortable spending time in such environments. It is known that the subtlety and unpredictability of people’s social behavior are intimidating and confusing for many individuals with ASD. Computerized learning environments and robots, however, prepare a predictable, …

Conversion Of Digital Circuits Labs, Caleb N. Taber

Undergraduate Honors Theses

The engineering technology department at ETSU currently lacks a modern method to teach digital circuits. The aim of this thesis is to convert our current digital circuits labs to equivalent labs suited to run on the Basys 3. The Basys has several advantages over the aging NI Elvis boards (and now just breadboards) currently in use. The first advantage is that the Basys gives students a taste of FPGA programming without being overwhelmingly; like the systems currently in place for the digital signal processing class. The Basys is also a more modern system; our current integrated circuit and breadboard system …

2016 Acuta/Acuho-1 State Of Resnet Report

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2015 Acuta/Nacubo/Acuho-1 Report

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Computer Aided Pronunciation Learning For Al-Jabari Method: A Review, Noor Jamaliah Ibrahim, Mohd Yamani Idna Idris, Zulkifli Mohd Yusoff

Noor Jamaliah Ibrahim

Speech processing for Quranic Arabic is an active field of research, since a few years ago. We propose in this paper, a review on the potential of automatic speech recognition (ASR) computer-based technology to support Quranic learning processes. Thus, the aspects of Computer-Aided Pronunciation Learning (CAPL) are discussed, focusing towards the implementation on Quranic learning through Al-Jabari method. We believe Al-Jabari method is fast and efficient, as well as a practical way of learning Al-Quran. The analysis of CAPL systems towards the implementation in Quranic learning through Al-Jabari method are discussed in details.

Computer Aided Pronunciation Learning For Al-Jabari Method: A Review, Noor Jamaliah Ibrahim, Mohd Yamani Idna Idris, Zulkifli Mohd Yusoff

Noor Jamaliah Ibrahim

Speech processing for Quranic Arabic has been carried out, and has been such an active field of research, since a few years ago. We propose in this paper, a review that focuses on the use and on the potential of automatic speech recognition (ASR) computer-based technology to supporting Quranic learning processes. Thus, the aspects of Computer-Aided Pronunciation Learning (CAPL) will be discussed, focus towards the implementation on Quranic learning of Al-Jabari method. We believe this method is a fast, efficient method of learning, as well as a practical way of learning Al-Quran using ICT tools. The advantages and drawbacks of …

2014 Acuta/Nacubo/Acuho-1 State Of Resnet Report

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Automated Tajweed Checking Rules Engine For Quranic Learning, Noor Jamaliah Ibrahim, Mohd Yamani Idna Idris, Zaidi Razak, Noor Naemah Abdul Rahman

Noor Jamaliah Ibrahim

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to provide a structural overview of speech recognition system for developing Quranic verse recitation recognition with Tajweed checking rules function. This function has been introduced, due to support the existing and manual method of talaqqi & musyafahah method in Quranic learning process, which described as face to face learning process between students and teachers. Here, the process of listening, correction and repetition of the correct Al-Quran recitation took place in real time condition. However, this method is believed become less effective and unattractive to be implemented, especially towards the young Muslim generation …

Quranic Verse Recitation Recognition Engine For Self Learning Of Al-Jabari Method: A Review, Noor Jamaliah Ibrahim, Zulkifli Mohd Yusoff, Mohd Yamani Idna Idris

Noor Jamaliah Ibrahim

In our reality of life, there are still a lot of Muslims can’t read Al-Quran properly with a better understanding of Tajweed rules. Moreover, the correct recitation of Quran is required and important for prayer and worship in Islam. Reality of hours provided, particularly for Quranic learningsyllabus (Pendidikan Islam) during schools hours, were particularly less and limited. Due to this matter, Al-Jabari method of learning Al-Quran has been introduced through effective and faster way, just only in 30 hours. This method is a new approach in learning Al-Quran, which formerly founded in Bandung, Indonesia. This technique and skill is believed …

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Mobile Application Of Quran Arabic Language For Interactive And Self Learning Assistant: A Review, Noor Jamaliah Ibrahim, Zulkifli Mohd Yusoff, Zaidi Razak, Raja Jamilah Raja Yusof

Noor Jamaliah Ibrahim

Mobile technology in learning process is quite demanding, nowadays. It has a huge potential as a learning tool and also can be used as distance learning environment. This kind of technology is believed able to solve the current problem in j -QAF learning, especially the Arabic and Quran learning process. It is because, the current method of Arabic and Quran learning method, become less effective and unattractive to be implemented, especially towards the young Muslim generation. Moreover, today’s busy lifestyle needs a modern and technological approach that able to optimize the study time and improve the learning process. This paper …

2012 First Annual State Of Resnet Report

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Improve Design For Automated Tajweed Checking Rules Engine Of Quranic Verse Recitation: A Review, Noor Jamaliah Ibrahim, Zulkifli Mohd Yusoff, Zaidi Razak

Noor Jamaliah Ibrahim

Generally, reliable speech recognition is a hard problem that required a combination solution of many techniques. Thus, the combinations of Al-Quran with speech recognition system is quite challenging task to be implemented. It is because the Quran sound, which had been recited by most of reciters will probably tend to differ a lot from one person to another. Although those Quranic sentences were particularly taken from the same verse, but the way of the sentence in Al-Quran been recited or delivered may be different, depend on reciters with the different levels of understanding of Tajweed rules. This paper seeks to …

Investigation Of Vertical Handoff Techniques In Integrated Wlan/Cellular Networks And Performance Analysis Of Horizon Handoff In Wimax Networks, Elaheh Arabmakki

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A thesis presented to the faculty of the College of Science and Technology at Morehead State University in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Degree of Master of Science by Elaheh Arabmakki May 9, 2011.

Improve Design For Automated Tajweed Checking Rules Engine Of Quranic Verse Recitation: A Review, Noor Jamaliah Ibrahim, Zulkifli Mohd Yusoff, Zaidi Razak, Rosli Salleh

Noor Jamaliah Ibrahim

Generally, reliable speech recognition is a hard problem that required a combination of many techniques. Thus, the combinations of Al-Quran with speech recognition system is quite challenging task to be implemented. It is because the Quran sound, which had been recited by most of recitors will probably tend to differ a lot from one person to another. Although those Quranic sentence were particularly taken from the same verse, but the way of the sentence in Al-Quran been recited or delivered may be different, depend on recitors with the different levels of understanding of Tajweed rules. This paper seeks to provide …

A 24ft/7.3m Parabolic Reflector Antenna Performance & Feed Design Analysis, Anthony Shelley

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A thesis presented to the faculty of the College of Science & Technology at Morehead State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science by Anthony Shelley on November 29, 2010.

Changes And Challenges In Uncertain Times: When The Only Constant Is Change

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The Forums

Since 1997, the annual ACUTA Forum for Strategic Leadership in Information Communications Technology has provided a unique for campus leaders to exchange ideas and discuss issues relevant to the use technology in meeting the goals of higher education. Held in conjunction with ACUTA's Annual Conference and Exhibition, this forum brings together men and women of vision, foresight, and authority to discuss strategic directions for the campus of the future.

Goals

• To provide a venue for the examination of issues and challenges facing the higher education community as we grapple with planning, financing, and implementing technology on our campuses. …

Quranic Verse Recitation Recognition Module For Educational Programme, Noor Jamaliah Ibrahim, Zulkifli Mohd Yusoff, Zaidi Razak

Noor Jamaliah Ibrahim

In the process of learning al-Quran, reciters are required to learn al-Quran through the manual method of Quran reading skills of talaqqi and musyafahah method. These methods are described as face to face learning process between students and teachers (Mudarris), where listening, correction of al-Quran recitation and repetition of the correct al-Quran recitation takes place. The reason behind this method is to allow Mudarris to check the Tajweed rules of the Quran recitation in real time. However, the current methods of Quran recitation are believed become unattractive and less effective to be implemented, especially for j-QAF students. Focus on j-QAF …

Performance Analysis Of Multicarrier Code Division Multiple Access (Mc-Cdma) Systems, Pravinkumar Patil

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A thesis presented to the faculty of the College of Science and Technology at Morehead State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science by Pravinkumar Patil on August 11, 2008.

Quranic Verse Recitation Recognition Module For Support In J-Qaf Learning: A Review, Noor Jamaliah Ibrahim, Zaidi Razak, Zulkifli Mohd Yusoff, Mohd Yamani Idna Idris, Emran Mohd Tamil, Noorzaily Mohamed Noor, Noor Naemah Abdul Rahman

Noor Jamaliah Ibrahim

Each person’s voice is different. Thus, the Quran sound, which had been recited by most of recitors will probably tend to differ a lot from one person to another. Although those Quranic sentence were particularly taken from the same verse, but the way of the sentence in Al-Quran been recited or delivered may be different. It may produce the difference sounds for the different recitors. Those same combinations of letters may be pronounced differently due to the use of harakates. This paper seeks to provide a comprehensive review of Quran Arabic verse recitation recognition focusing on the techniques used, the …

Convergence Or Divergence: Technology Policies And User Expectations

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The Forum

Since 1997, the annual ACUTA Forum for Strategic Leadership in Communications Technology has provided a unique opportunity for campus leaders to exchange ideas and discuss issues relevant to the use of technology in meeting the goals of higher education. Held in conjunction with ACUTA's Annual Conference and Exhibtion, this forum brings together men and women of vision, foresight, and authority to discuss strategic directions for the campus of the future.

Goals

• To provide a venue for the examination of issue and challenges facing the higher education community as we grapple with planning, financing, and implementing technology on our …

The Social Construction Of Authorship: An Investigation Of Subjectivity And Rhetorical Authority In The College Writing Classroom, Johannah Rodgers

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Although we use the term author on a daily basis to refer to certain individuals, bodies of work, and systems of ideas, as Michel Foucault and other critics have pointed out, attempting to answer the question “What is an Author?” is by no means a simple proposition. And, starting from the position that there is no single, or definitive answer to this complex question, this dissertation seeks to contribute to the ongoing discussion of the genealogy of authorship by investigating the ways in which conceptions of the author have informed models of the writing subject in the field of rhetoric …

Campus Communications Systems: Converging Technologies, The Association For Communications Technology Professionals In Higher Education

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This book is a rewrite of Campus Telecommunications Systems: Managing Change, a book that was written by ACUTA in 1995. In the past decade, our industry has experienced a thousand-fold increase in data rates as we migrated from 10 megabit links (10 million bits per second) to 10 gigabit links (10 billion bits per second), we have seen the National Telecommunications Policy completely revamped; we have seen the combination of voice, data, and video onto one network; and we have seen many of our service providers merge into larger corporations able to offer more diverse services. When this book was …

Developing A Shared Vision: Strategic Planning As A Guide To Technology Funding

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In December 2004 ACUTA and WTC sent a survey to 768 ACUTA primary members to determine what issues were important on campuses today and what issues respondents felt will be of importance in the next few years. Questions related to management, strategy, infrastructure, technology, organization, polity, and funding. One of the most interesting observations is that the current and five-year rankings are nearly identical- today's concerns are also your concerns for the future. Here are the highlights of our findings:

A cluster of five management issues were rated very close to the same importance. This cluster included developing a vision …