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Novel Cost Measures For Robust Recognition Of Dynamic Hand Gestures, Ameya Kulkarni Jan 2011

Novel Cost Measures For Robust Recognition Of Dynamic Hand Gestures, Ameya Kulkarni

Electrical Engineering Theses - Archive

Computer vision aided automatic hand gesture recognition system plays a vital role in real world human computer interaction applications such as sign language recognition, game controls, virtual reality, intelligent home appliances and assistive robotics. In such systems, when input with a video sequence, the challenging task is to locate the gesturing hand (spatial segmentation) and determine when the gesture starts and ends (temporal segmentation). In this thesis, we use a framework which at its principal has a dynamic space time warping (DSTW) algorithm to simultaneously localize gesturing hand, to find an optimal alignment in time domain between query-model sequences and …

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Distributed Model For Thermal Characterization Of Oxide Isolated Silicon Germanium Heterojunction Bipolar Transistors, Sharath Patil Jan 2011

Distributed Model For Thermal Characterization Of Oxide Isolated Silicon Germanium Heterojunction Bipolar Transistors, Sharath Patil

Electrical Engineering Theses - Archive

Demand for high-speed and cost-effective devices has resulted in the development of smaller, high frequency devices. Since semiconductor devices are getting smaller, self-heating effects have become more important. This is especially true in BJTs/HBTs since the base-emitter voltage and hence collector current are sensitive to temperature variations. Self-heating increases the temperature of the devices and results in variations in the electrical properties of the circuit in which these devices are used. Hence, it is important to accurately characterize the self-heating effects and develop reliable models, so that these effects can be taken into consideration in the simulations during the design …

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Heat Transfer In Triangular Ducts With Axial Conduction,Containing Porous Medium, Abhishek Banerjee Jan 2011

Heat Transfer In Triangular Ducts With Axial Conduction,Containing Porous Medium, Abhishek Banerjee

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Theses - Archive

The objective of this study is to find a numerical solution for the velocity and temperature field in a duct of triangular cross-section area. A fully saturated porous medium is considered to be present in the duct. The study reports the contribution of axial conduction in heat transfer to flow passing through triangular porous passages. The terms in x-direction are retained in the energy equation due to the presence of axial conduction. Also, because of the geometrical asymmetry, non-orthogonal boundary conditions can exist and thus make the determination of heat transfer more difficult. The problem under consideration uses H2 boundary …

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Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis Of Columns, Rajkiran Muppavarapu Jan 2011

Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis Of Columns, Rajkiran Muppavarapu

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Theses - Archive

In many engineering applications structural components are considered to be beams or columns subjected to a range of external loads such as dead weight, wind, temperature changes etc.In this work a mathematical model has been developed for a sports lighting tower considering it to be a cantilever beam with large deformation. The concept of non-linear P-Delta analysis is applied to the column. Using this model, a tower analysis tool was developed in MATLAB. Using this tool various design alternatives can be examined to evaluate their suitability to a particular task.A number of example problems from the available literature were solved …

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Segmentation Of Floors In Corridor Images For Mobile Robot Navigation, Yinxiao Li Jan 2011

Segmentation Of Floors In Corridor Images For Mobile Robot Navigation, Yinxiao Li

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This thesis presents a novel method of floor segmentation from a single image for mobile robot navigation. In contrast with previous approaches that rely upon homographies, our approach does not require multiple images (either stereo or optical flow). It also does not require the camera to be calibrated, even for lens distortion. The technique combines three visual cues for evaluating the likelihood of horizontal intensity edge line segments belonging to the wall-floor boundary. The combination of these cues yields a robust system that works even in the presence of severe specular reflections, which are common in indoor environments. The nearly …

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Cs 302-01: Introduction To Oracle/Sql Databases, Karen Meyer Jan 2011

Cs 302-01: Introduction To Oracle/Sql Databases, Karen Meyer

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Relational client server database design and access techniques. Includes building database tables, writing SQL and PL/SQL statements and programs and developing user interfaces using forms.

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Cs 480/680: Comparative Languages, Michael L. Raymer Jan 2011

Cs 480/680: Comparative Languages, Michael L. Raymer

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.

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Cs 790-01: Knowledge Representation For The Semantic Web, Pascal Hitzler Jan 2011

Cs 790-01: Knowledge Representation For The Semantic Web, Pascal Hitzler

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Semantic Web is a maturing field of technology that continues to be the emphasis of much focused research and industrial investigation. The central idea behind Semantic Web is to enhance data on the World Wide Web by so-called metadata, which describes the meaning (semantics) of the data and thus makes it available for processing in intelligent systems. In this course we cover in depth the standardized knowledge representation languages for expressing metadata, called ontology languages. We will in particular cover the Resource Description Framework RDF and the Web Ontology Language OWL, both of which are recommended standards by the World …

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Cs 214-01: Visual Basic Programming, Ronald F. Taylor Jan 2011

Cs 214-01: Visual Basic Programming, Ronald F. Taylor

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course provides a general introduction to the fundamentals of object computer programming. Examples from and applications to a broad range of problems are given. No prior knowledge of programming is assumed. However, students should have a familiarity with programming concepts. The concepts covered will be applied in the Visual Basic programming language. 4 credit hours.

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Cs 142-01: Computer Programming Ii, Vanessa Starkey Jan 2011

Cs 142-01: Computer Programming Ii, Vanessa Starkey

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Concepts introduced in CS 141 are developed in greater detail and depth.
Emphasis on verification and testing of programs. Three hours of lecture, two hours lab.

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Cs 765-01: Foundations Of Neurocomputation, John C. Gallagher Jan 2011

Cs 765-01: Foundations Of Neurocomputation, John C. Gallagher

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course is designed to help you develop a solid understanding of neural network algorithms and architectures. At the end of this course you should be able to read and critically evaluate most neural network papers published in major journals, (e.g. IEEE Transaction on Neural Networks, Neural Networks, and Neural Computation). In addition, you should be able to implement a broad range of network architectures and learning algorithms for a variety of applications.

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Cs 790-01: Information Security, Meilin Liu Jan 2011

Cs 790-01: Information Security, Meilin Liu

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course gives a comprehensive study of security vulnerabilities in information systems and the basic techniques for developing secure applications and practicing safe computing. Topics include: Conventional encryption; Data Encryption Standard; Advanced Encryption Standard; Hashing functions and data integrity; Basic Number Theory; Public-key encryption (RSA); Digital signature; Security standards and applications; Access Control; Management and analysis of security. After taking this course, students will have the knowledge of several well-known security standards and their applications; and the students should be able to increase system security and develop secure applications.

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Cs 141-01: Computer Programming I, Vanessa Starkey Jan 2011

Cs 141-01: Computer Programming I, Vanessa Starkey

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Introduction to use of computers as a problem-solving tool. Examples from and
applications to a broad range of problems. Methodology for algorithm design and for structured modular implementation is stressed. Three hours lecture, two hours lab.

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Cs 208-01: Computer Programming For Business I, David M. Hutchison Jan 2011

Cs 208-01: Computer Programming For Business I, David M. Hutchison

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

CS 208 is the first in a sequence of two programming classes required for MIS majors. This course will introduce students to the basic concepts of programming. Examples are from business applications and display graphics and emphasis is on problem solving with the computer as a tool.

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Cs 209-01: Computer Programming For Business Ii, Dennis Kellermeier Jan 2011

Cs 209-01: Computer Programming For Business Ii, Dennis Kellermeier

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

CS 209 Is the second of a two quarter sequence in programming for business students. It is required for Management Information Science majors. The courses are designed to help students achieve a high degree of facility in intermediate level programming.

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Cs 240-01: Computer Programming - I, Michael Ondrasek Jan 2011

Cs 240-01: Computer Programming - I, Michael Ondrasek

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Basic concepts of programming and programming languages are introduced. Emphasis is on problem solving and object oriented programming. This course provides a general introduction to the fundamentals of computer science and programming. Examples from and applications to a broad range of problems are given. No prior knowledge of programming is assumed. The concepts covered will be applied to the Java programming language. Students must register for both lecture and one laboratory section. 4 credit hours.

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Cs 242-01: Computer Programming Iii, Mateen M. Rizki Jan 2011

Cs 242-01: Computer Programming Iii, Mateen M. Rizki

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.

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Cs 405/605-01: Introduction To Database Management Systems, Guozhu Dong Jan 2011

Cs 405/605-01: Introduction To Database Management Systems, Guozhu Dong

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Logical and physical aspects of database management systems are surveyed. Data models including entity-relationship (ER) and relational models are presented. Physical implementation (data organization and indexing) methods are discussed. Query languages including SOL, relational algebra, relational calculus, and QBE are studied. Students will gain experience in creating and manipulating a database, and gain knowledge on professional and ethical responsibility and on the importance of privacy/security of data.

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Cs 415-01: Social Implications Of Computing, Leo Finkelstein Jan 2011

Cs 415-01: Social Implications Of Computing, Leo Finkelstein

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

CS 415 is a communication skills course using as its subject matter current salient issues associated with the social implications of computing. In addition to the course text, you will need to use certain reading materials in the library and elsewhere, and you will be responsible for using concepts and theories provided in class lectures and discussions.

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Cs 499/699-01: Logic For Computer Scientists, Pascal Hitzler Jan 2011

Cs 499/699-01: Logic For Computer Scientists, Pascal Hitzler

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Logic is often called the Calculus of Computer Science. Indeed, logic permeates most areas of Computer Science in one way or the other, sometimes more prominently, and sometimes as motivational or formal underpinning. Examples are database schema, program verification, semantics of programming languages, computer security, artificial intelligence, cognitive robotics, Web information systems, computer hardware circuitry, or modeling in software engineering.

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Cs 707-01: Information Retrieval, Krishnaprasad Thirunarayan Jan 2011

Cs 707-01: Information Retrieval, Krishnaprasad Thirunarayan

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course will cover models for information retrieval, techniques for indexing and searching, and algorithms for classification and clustering. It will also cover SVM, latent semantic indexing, link analysis and ranking, Map-Reduce architecture and Hadoop, to different degrees of detail, time permitting.

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Cs 206-01: Computer Software Productivity Tools, John P. Herzog Jan 2011

Cs 206-01: Computer Software Productivity Tools, John P. Herzog

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Focus on learning MS Office software applications including advanced topics in spreadsheets, database and presentation graphics, using a case study approach where critical thinking and problem solving skills are required. Computer concepts are integrated throughout the course to provide an understanding of advanced computing, the latest technological advances and how they are used in industry. Ethics and issues encountered in business are discussed to challenge students on societal impact of technology.

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Cs 790-01: Privacy-Aware Computing, Keke Chen Jan 2011

Cs 790-01: Privacy-Aware Computing, Keke Chen

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

In this course, we will discuss a set of research papers on various topics of privacy-aware computing: data perturbation, data anonymization, randomized responses, privacy preserving data mining, privacy preserving multivariate statistical analysis, private information retrieval, and secure data outsourcing, etc. Students are expected to read some papers and submit paper summaries. Participation in the class discussion is encouraged. Students will need to finish a course project and give a project presentation. Each project team can have 1-2 people. (4 Hours Lecture).

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Cs 241-01: Computer Programming - Ii, Michael Ondrasek Jan 2011

Cs 241-01: Computer Programming - Ii, Michael Ondrasek

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

The CS 241 course is a continuation of CS 240. The emphasis in CS 241 is on solving more complex problems using object oriented programming. Prerequisite: CS240. Students must register for both lecture and one laboratory section. 4 credit hours.

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Cs 499/699-01: Computer Programming For Scientific, Michael L. Raymer Jan 2011

Cs 499/699-01: Computer Programming For Scientific, Michael L. Raymer

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.

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Cs 701-01: Database Systems And Design, Soon M. Chung Jan 2011

Cs 701-01: Database Systems And Design, Soon M. Chung

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Introduction of DB design concepts and operating principles of database systems.

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Ceg 402/602: Introduction To Computer Communication, Bin Wang Jan 2011

Ceg 402/602: Introduction To Computer Communication, Bin Wang

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course provides an introduction to basic concepts of communication networks, different types of networks, protocols over different layers, and network applications through lectures, labs, homework, and reading on relevant materials.

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Ceg 434/634: Concurrent Software Design, Soon M. Chung Jan 2011

Ceg 434/634: Concurrent Software Design, Soon M. Chung

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Classical problems of synchronization and concurrency and their solutions are examined through course projects and through readings on operating system design.

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Ceg 477/677: Computer Graphics Ii, Thomas Wischgoll Jan 2011

Ceg 477/677: Computer Graphics Ii, Thomas Wischgoll

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

By the end of this quarter, you will be familiar with techniques for generation 3-D scenes and interacting with the generated scenes. You will be introduced to surface rendering techniques, visibility algorithms, illumination models, and geometric modelling.

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Ceg 220: Introduction To C Programming For Engineers, Jay Dejongh Jan 2011

Ceg 220: Introduction To C Programming For Engineers, Jay Dejongh

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course provides a general introduction to computers as a problem-solving tool using the C programming language. Emphasis is on algorithms and techniques useful to engineers.

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