By analyzing the existing prefix-tree data structure, an improved pattern tree was introduced for processing new transactions. It firstly stored transactions in a lexicographic order tree and then restructured the tre...By analyzing the existing prefix-tree data structure, an improved pattern tree was introduced for processing new transactions. It firstly stored transactions in a lexicographic order tree and then restructured the tree by sorting each path in a frequency-descending order. While updating the improved pattern tree, there was no need to rescan the entire new database or reconstruct a new tree for incremental updating. A test was performed on synthetic dataset T1014D100K with 100 000 transactions and 870 items. Experimental results show that the smaller the minimum sup- port threshold, the faster the improved pattern tree achieves over CanTree for all datasets. As the minimum support threshold increased from 2% to 3.5%, the runtime decreased from 452.71 s to 186.26 s. Meanwhile, the runtime re- quired by CanTree decreased from 1 367.03 s to 432.19 s. When the database was updated, the execution time of im- proved pattern tree consisted of construction of original improved pattern trees and reconstruction of initial tree. The experiment results showed that the runtime was saved by about 15% compared with that of CanTree. As the number of transactions increased, the runtime of improved pattern tree was about 25% shorter than that of FP-tree. The improved pattern tree also required less memory than CanTree.展开更多
Motion Estimation （ME） is considerate one of the most important compression methods. However, ME involves high computational complexity. The main goal is to reduce power conception and the execution time without red...Motion Estimation （ME） is considerate one of the most important compression methods. However, ME involves high computational complexity. The main goal is to reduce power conception and the execution time without reducing image quality. In this paper, the authors have proposed high parallel processing architecture is presented for four-step search block-matching motion estimation. The proposed method is based on the stoppable clock models. The architecture has been simulated and synthesized with VHDL and ASIC （CMOS 45 nm）. Synthesize results show that the proposed architecture reduces the power consumption and achieves a high performance for real time motion estimation.展开更多
A scheduling scheme is proposed to reduce execution time by means of both checkpoint sharing and task duplication under a peer-to-peer(P2P) architecture. In the scheme, the checkpoint executed by each peer(i.e., a res...A scheduling scheme is proposed to reduce execution time by means of both checkpoint sharing and task duplication under a peer-to-peer(P2P) architecture. In the scheme, the checkpoint executed by each peer(i.e., a resource) is used as an intermediate result and executed in other peers via its duplication and transmission. As the checkpoint is close to a final result, the reduction of execution time for each task becomes higher, leading to reducing turnaround time. To evaluate the performance of our scheduling scheme in terms of transmission cost and execution time, an analytical model with an embedded Markov chain is presented. We also conduct simulations with a failure rate of tasks and compare the performance of our scheduling scheme with that of the existing scheme based on client-server architecture. Performance results show that our scheduling scheme is superior to the existing scheme with respect to the reduction of execution time and turnaround time.展开更多
A density-based partitioning strategy is proposed for large domain networks in order to deal with the scalability issue found in autonomic networks considering, as a scenario, the autonomic Quality of Service （QoS） ...A density-based partitioning strategy is proposed for large domain networks in order to deal with the scalability issue found in autonomic networks considering, as a scenario, the autonomic Quality of Service （QoS） management context. The approach adopted focus as on obtaining dense network partitions having more paths for a given vertices set in the domain. It is demonstrated that dense partitions improve autonomic processing scalability, for instance, reducing routing process complexity. The solution looks for a significant trade-off between partition autonomic algorithm execution time and path selection quality in large domains. Simulation scenarios for path selection execution time are presented and discussed. Authors argue that autonomic networks may benefit from the dense partition approach proposed by achieving scalable, efficient and near real-time support for autonomic management systems.展开更多
This work explores the feasibility of a novel predictive control strategy on a power factor correction system. The proposed control strategy allows a significant reduction of the power losses respect to a classical pr...This work explores the feasibility of a novel predictive control strategy on a power factor correction system. The proposed control strategy allows a significant reduction of the power losses respect to a classical predictive control strategy working with a fixed execution time Ts. The proposed control strategy operates with a variable execution time T~, and it has been implemented using a low cost hardware platform based on TI~ TMS320F2812 DSP. The chosen platform is capable to execute a control strategy code with a variable execution time T,. This operation can be performed by setting in proper manner, the timer registers of one of two event manager A/B blocks present on the mentioned DSP （digital signal processor）.展开更多
The paper deals with miniature actuators and scaling effect, which occurs in using of these actuators. Scaling effect describes how much decreased performance in miniaturized actuator is. Scaling effect law helps to m...The paper deals with miniature actuators and scaling effect, which occurs in using of these actuators. Scaling effect describes how much decreased performance in miniaturized actuator is. Scaling effect law helps to make perfect decision for right type of actuator. This analysis should be as the first strategic step for actuator selection. Research in area of in-pipe machine shows that scaling effect in both used actuator types （electromagnetic and piezoelectric） is the same. Passive forces cannot be neglected, because of their values, which are comparable with active forces in system. There is a potential risk, that designed system will have bigger passive forces than active forces and system cannot fulfill requirements. Energy sources selection has also important role in system design with respecting the energy requirements of selected actuator. Consequently, energy balance is also important viewpoint for actuator selection.展开更多
In this paper, the legal and regulatory system of Pakistan media TV will be examined. In the digital era, electronic TV media has become one of Pakistan＇s fastest growing service industries, but there is still a need...In this paper, the legal and regulatory system of Pakistan media TV will be examined. In the digital era, electronic TV media has become one of Pakistan＇s fastest growing service industries, but there is still a need for considerable improvement with regard to the laws and regulations governing the activity. It defines the Pakistan electronic regulatory process and the relevant media laws. After that, it discusses enforcement mechanism operating in Pakistan, Lastly, it suggests some recommendations.展开更多
High precision position control and high speed control of the robot manipulators are fundamental and important control problems. The effectiveness of finite-time P-PI control was confirmed by end-effector position con...High precision position control and high speed control of the robot manipulators are fundamental and important control problems. The effectiveness of finite-time P-PI control was confirmed by end-effector position control of robot manipulators. However, parameter tuning method has not been proposed to finite-time P-PI control. In this paper, we propose a settling time design method and a parameter tuning method for the finite-time P-PI control. The effectiveness of the proposed parameter tuning method is confirmed by experiments of end-effcctor position control of a robot manipulator.展开更多
This paper investigates parallel simultaneous stabilization （PSS） of a set of multi-input nonlinear Port-Controlled Hamiltonian （PCH） systems subject to actuator saturation （AS）, and proposes a number of results...This paper investigates parallel simultaneous stabilization （PSS） of a set of multi-input nonlinear Port-Controlled Hamiltonian （PCH） systems subject to actuator saturation （AS）, and proposes a number of results on the design of PSS controllers for the PCH systems with AS. Firstly, the case of two PCH systems with AS is studied. Exploring the special property of the saturation nonlinearity and the structural properties of dissipative Hamiltonian system, the two systems are combined to generate an augmented PCH system, with which some results on the control design are then obtained. When there are external disturbances in the two systems, a robust PSS controller is designed for the systems. Secondly, the case of more than two PCH systems with AS is investigated, and several new results are proposed for the PSS problem. Finally, two illustrative examples are presented to show that the stabilization controllers obtained in this paper work very well.展开更多
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.50975193)Specialized Research Fund for Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China (No.20060056016)
文摘By analyzing the existing prefix-tree data structure, an improved pattern tree was introduced for processing new transactions. It firstly stored transactions in a lexicographic order tree and then restructured the tree by sorting each path in a frequency-descending order. While updating the improved pattern tree, there was no need to rescan the entire new database or reconstruct a new tree for incremental updating. A test was performed on synthetic dataset T1014D100K with 100 000 transactions and 870 items. Experimental results show that the smaller the minimum sup- port threshold, the faster the improved pattern tree achieves over CanTree for all datasets. As the minimum support threshold increased from 2% to 3.5%, the runtime decreased from 452.71 s to 186.26 s. Meanwhile, the runtime re- quired by CanTree decreased from 1 367.03 s to 432.19 s. When the database was updated, the execution time of im- proved pattern tree consisted of construction of original improved pattern trees and reconstruction of initial tree. The experiment results showed that the runtime was saved by about 15% compared with that of CanTree. As the number of transactions increased, the runtime of improved pattern tree was about 25% shorter than that of FP-tree. The improved pattern tree also required less memory than CanTree.
文摘Motion Estimation （ME） is considerate one of the most important compression methods. However, ME involves high computational complexity. The main goal is to reduce power conception and the execution time without reducing image quality. In this paper, the authors have proposed high parallel processing architecture is presented for four-step search block-matching motion estimation. The proposed method is based on the stoppable clock models. The architecture has been simulated and synthesized with VHDL and ASIC （CMOS 45 nm）. Synthesize results show that the proposed architecture reduces the power consumption and achieves a high performance for real time motion estimation.
基金supported by the Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) funded by the Ministry of Education (2012R1A1A4A0105777)supported by the MSIP (Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning), Korea, under the ITRC (Information Technology Research Center) support program (NIPA-2013-H030113-4007) supervised by the NIPA (National IT Industry Promotion Agency)
文摘A scheduling scheme is proposed to reduce execution time by means of both checkpoint sharing and task duplication under a peer-to-peer(P2P) architecture. In the scheme, the checkpoint executed by each peer(i.e., a resource) is used as an intermediate result and executed in other peers via its duplication and transmission. As the checkpoint is close to a final result, the reduction of execution time for each task becomes higher, leading to reducing turnaround time. To evaluate the performance of our scheduling scheme in terms of transmission cost and execution time, an analytical model with an embedded Markov chain is presented. We also conduct simulations with a failure rate of tasks and compare the performance of our scheduling scheme with that of the existing scheme based on client-server architecture. Performance results show that our scheduling scheme is superior to the existing scheme with respect to the reduction of execution time and turnaround time.
文摘A density-based partitioning strategy is proposed for large domain networks in order to deal with the scalability issue found in autonomic networks considering, as a scenario, the autonomic Quality of Service （QoS） management context. The approach adopted focus as on obtaining dense network partitions having more paths for a given vertices set in the domain. It is demonstrated that dense partitions improve autonomic processing scalability, for instance, reducing routing process complexity. The solution looks for a significant trade-off between partition autonomic algorithm execution time and path selection quality in large domains. Simulation scenarios for path selection execution time are presented and discussed. Authors argue that autonomic networks may benefit from the dense partition approach proposed by achieving scalable, efficient and near real-time support for autonomic management systems.
文摘This work explores the feasibility of a novel predictive control strategy on a power factor correction system. The proposed control strategy allows a significant reduction of the power losses respect to a classical predictive control strategy working with a fixed execution time Ts. The proposed control strategy operates with a variable execution time T~, and it has been implemented using a low cost hardware platform based on TI~ TMS320F2812 DSP. The chosen platform is capable to execute a control strategy code with a variable execution time T,. This operation can be performed by setting in proper manner, the timer registers of one of two event manager A/B blocks present on the mentioned DSP （digital signal processor）.
文摘The paper deals with miniature actuators and scaling effect, which occurs in using of these actuators. Scaling effect describes how much decreased performance in miniaturized actuator is. Scaling effect law helps to make perfect decision for right type of actuator. This analysis should be as the first strategic step for actuator selection. Research in area of in-pipe machine shows that scaling effect in both used actuator types （electromagnetic and piezoelectric） is the same. Passive forces cannot be neglected, because of their values, which are comparable with active forces in system. There is a potential risk, that designed system will have bigger passive forces than active forces and system cannot fulfill requirements. Energy sources selection has also important role in system design with respecting the energy requirements of selected actuator. Consequently, energy balance is also important viewpoint for actuator selection.
文摘In this paper, the legal and regulatory system of Pakistan media TV will be examined. In the digital era, electronic TV media has become one of Pakistan＇s fastest growing service industries, but there is still a need for considerable improvement with regard to the laws and regulations governing the activity. It defines the Pakistan electronic regulatory process and the relevant media laws. After that, it discusses enforcement mechanism operating in Pakistan, Lastly, it suggests some recommendations.
文摘High precision position control and high speed control of the robot manipulators are fundamental and important control problems. The effectiveness of finite-time P-PI control was confirmed by end-effector position control of robot manipulators. However, parameter tuning method has not been proposed to finite-time P-PI control. In this paper, we propose a settling time design method and a parameter tuning method for the finite-time P-PI control. The effectiveness of the proposed parameter tuning method is confirmed by experiments of end-effcctor position control of a robot manipulator.
基金This research is supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos. 60774009, 61074068, 61034007, the Research Fund the Doctoral Program of Chinese Higher Education under Grant No. G200804220028, the Independent Innovation Foundation of Shandong University under Grant No. 2010TS078, and the Nature Science Foundation of Shandong Province under Grant No. ZR2010FM013.
文摘This paper investigates parallel simultaneous stabilization （PSS） of a set of multi-input nonlinear Port-Controlled Hamiltonian （PCH） systems subject to actuator saturation （AS）, and proposes a number of results on the design of PSS controllers for the PCH systems with AS. Firstly, the case of two PCH systems with AS is studied. Exploring the special property of the saturation nonlinearity and the structural properties of dissipative Hamiltonian system, the two systems are combined to generate an augmented PCH system, with which some results on the control design are then obtained. When there are external disturbances in the two systems, a robust PSS controller is designed for the systems. Secondly, the case of more than two PCH systems with AS is investigated, and several new results are proposed for the PSS problem. Finally, two illustrative examples are presented to show that the stabilization controllers obtained in this paper work very well.
