Support vector regression-based internal model control

This paper proposes a design of internal model control systems for process with delay by using support vector regression(SVR).The proposed system fully uses the excellent nonlinear estimation performance of SVR with the structural risk minimization principle.Closed-system stability and steady error are analyzed for the existence of modeling errors.The simulations show that the proposed control systems have the better control performance than that by neural networks in the cases of the training samples with small size and noises.

An adaptive blind watermarking scheme utilizing neural network for synchronization

An important problem constraining the practical implementation of robust watermarking technology is the low robustness of existing algorithms against geometrical distortions. An adaptive blind watermarking scheme utilizing neural network for synchronization is proposed in this paper,which allows to recover watermark even if the image has been subjected to generalized geometrical transforms. Through classification of image’s brightness, texture and contrast sensitivity utilizing fuzzy clustering theory and human visual system, more robust watermark is adaptively embedded in DWT domain. In order to register rotation, scaling and translation parameters, feedforward neural network is utilized to learn image geometric pattern represented by six combined low order image moments. The distortion can be inverted after determining the affine distortion applied to the image and watermark can be extracted in a standard way without original image. It only needs a trained neural network. Experimental results demonstrate its advantages over previous method in terms of computational effectiveness and parameter estimation accuracy. It can embed more robust watermark under certain visual distance, and effectively resist JPEG compression, noise and geometric attacks.

External stability of fractional-order control systems

The external stability of fractional-order continuous linear control systems described by both fractional-order state space representation and fractional-order transfer function is mainly investigated in this paper. In terms of Lyapunov’s stability theory and the stability analysis of the integer-order linear control systems, the definitions of external stability for fractional-order control systems are presented. By using the theorems of the Mittag-Leffler function in two parameters, the necessary and sufficient conditions of external stability are directly derived. The illustrative examples and simulation results are also given.

A nonlinear PCA algorithm based on RBF neural networks

Traditional PCA is a linear method, but most engineering problems are nonlinear. Using the linear PCA in nonlinear problems may bring distorted and misleading results. Therefore, an approach of nonlinear principal component analysis (NLPCA) using radial basis function (RBF) neural network is developed in this paper. The orthogonal least squares (OLS) algorithm is used to train the RBF neural network. This method improves the training speed and prevents it from being trapped in local optimization. Results of two experiments show that this NLPCA method can effectively capture nonlinear correlation of nonlinear complex data, and improve the precision of the classification and the prediction.

Grayscale image encryption algorithm based on chaotic maps

A new image encryption/decryption algorithm has been designed using discrete chaotic systems as aSP (Substitution and Permutation) network architecture often used in cryptosystems. It is composed of two mainmodules: substitution module and permutation module. Both analyses and numerical results imply that the algo-rithm has the desirable security and efficiency.

Scan matching using line segment relationships for map-based localization of mobile robot

A new scan matching method for mobile robot localization is presented, which takes line segment as the feature and matches the real scans in the given reference map by relationships of the directional-defined line segments. The alignment was done by hierarchically identifying the multiple relationships and the result was recorded in a correspondence matrix, where the best match is defined and selected for localization. It is indicated that the searching algorithm of the best match can find the ambiguities and get rid of them. This method with less computational cost works well in occluded environment, and can correct the error in pose estimation without the need for the estimation itself. The efficiency, accuracy and robustness of this method were verified by experiments of localization in an occluded environment and a long-distance indoor navigation.

Analysis of the effect on control systems of order variation for fractional-orderPI~λD~μcontrollers

This paper is concerned with fractional-order PI^λ D^u controllers. The definitions and properties of fractional calculus are introdueed. The mathematical descriptions of a fraetional-order controller and fractionalorder control systems are outlined. The effects on control systems of order variation for fractional-order PI^λ D^u controllers are investigated by qualitative analysis and simulation. The conclusions and simulation examples are given. The results show the fraetional-order PI^λ D^u controller is not sensitive to variation of its order.

Reservation-based feedback scheduling of MPC tasks

A reservation-based feedback scheduling （FS-CBS） of a set of model predictive control （MPC） tasks is presented to optimize the global control performance subject to limited computational resource. Implemented as anytime algorithm, MPC task allows computation time to be traded for control performance. Each MPC task is assigned with a constant bandwidth server （CBS）, whose reserved processor time is adjusted dynamically. The FS-CBS is shown robust against the varying of execution time of MPC tasks at runtime. Simulation results illustrate its effectiveness.

Scheduling a three-machine no-wait flowshop with separated setup time

In many practical flowshop production environments, there is no intermediate storage space available to keep partially completed jobs between any two machines. The workflow has to be continuous, implying that the no-wait conditions must be abided, which is typical in steel and plastic production. We discuss the three-machine no-wait flowshop scheduling problem where the setup times are considered as separated from processing times and sequence independent. The scheduling goal is to minimize the total flowtime. An optimal property and two heuristic algorithms for this problem are proposed. Evaluated over a large number of problems, the proposed heuristics are found that they can yield good solutions effectively with low computational complexity, and have more obvious advantage for the large size problem compared with the existing one.

Parallel ant colony algorithm and its application in the capacitated lot sizing problem for an agile supply chain

In order to study the capacitated lot sizing problem for a supply chain of corporate multi-location factories to minimize the total costs of production, inventory and transportation under the system capacity restriction and product due date, while at the same time considering the menu distributed balance, the mathematical programming models are decomposed and reduced from the 3 levels into 2 levels according to the idea of just-in-time production. In order to overcome the premature convergence of ACA (ant colony algorithms), the idea of mute operation is adopted in genetic algorithms and a PACA (parallel ant colony algorithms) is proposed for supply chain optimization. Finally, an illustrative example is given, and a comparison is made with standard BAB (Branch and Bound) and PACA approach. The result shows that the latter is more effective and promising.

2D spiral pattern recognition based on neural network covering algorithm

The main aim for a 2D spiral recognition algorithm is to learn to discriminate between data distributed on two distinct strands in the x-y plane.This problem is of critical importance since it incorporates temporal characteristics often found in real-time applications.Previous work with this benchmark has witnessed poor results with statistical methods such as discriminant analysis and tedious procedures for better results with neural networks.This paper presents a max-density covering learning algorithm based on constructive neural networks which is efficient in terms of the recognition rate and the speed of recognition.The results show that it is possible to solve the spiral problem instantaneously(up to 100% correct classification on the test set).

Rotation, Scaling and Translation Invariant Blind Image Watermarking Scheme Utilizing Zernike Moments

A novel adaptive blind image watermarking scheme resistant to Rotation, scaling and translation (RST) attacks is proposed in this paper. Based on fuzzy clustering theory and Human visual system (HVS) model, the spread spectrum watermark is adaptively embedded in Discrete wavelet transform (DWT) domain. In order to register RST transform parameters, a hierarchical neural network is utilized to learn image geometric pattern represented by low order Zernike moments. Watermark extraction is carried out after watermarked image has been synchronized without original image. It only needs a trained neural network.Experiments show that it can embed more robust watermark under certain visual distance, effectively resist Joint photographic experts group (JPEG) compression, noise and RST attacks.

Reproducing wavelet kernel method in nonlinear system identification

By combining the wavelet decomposition with kernel method, a practical approach of universal multi-scale wavelet kernels constructed in reproducing kernel Hilbert space (RKHS) is discussed, and an identification scheme using wavelet support vector machines (WSVM) estimator is proposed for nonlinear dynamic systems. The good approximating properties of wavelet kernel function enhance the generalization ability of the proposed method, and the comparison of some numerical experimental results between the novel approach and some existing methods is encouraging.

An IEEE 802.3 Compatible Real Time Medium Access Control with Length-based Priority

A new medium access control method is proposed over the predominant Ethernet broadcast channel. Taking advantages of intrinsic variable length characteristic of standard Ethernet frame, message-oriented dynamic priority mechanism is established. Prioritized medium access control operates under a so-called block mode in event of collisions. High priority messages have a chance to preempt block status incurred by low priority ones. By this means, the new MAC provides a conditional deterministic real time performance beyond a statistical one. Experiments demonstrate effectiveness and attractiveness of the proposed scheme. Moreover, this new MAC is completely compatible with IEEE802.3.

Decision-tree induction from self-mapping space based on web

An improved decision tree method for web information retrieval with self-mapping attributes is proposed.The self-mapping tree has a value of self-mapping attribute in its internal node,and information based on dissimilarity between a pair of mapping sequences.This method selects self-mapping which exists between data by exhaustive search based on relation and attribute information.Experimental results confirm that the improved method constructs comprehensive and accurate decision tree.Moreover,an example shows that the self-mapping decision tree is promising for data mining and knowledge discovery.

Sensor fault diagnosis of time-delay systems based on adaptive observer

Presents a novel approach for the sensor fault diagnosis of time-delay systems by using an adaptive observer technique. The sensor fault is modeled as an additive perturbation described by a time varying function. Systems without model uncertainty are initially considered, followed by a discussion of a general situation where the system is subjected to either model uncertainty or external disturbance. An adaptive diagnostic algorithm is developed to diagnose the fault, and a modified version is proposed for general system to improve robustness. The stability of fault diagnosis system is proved. Finally, a numerical example is given to illustrate the efficiency of the proposed method.

H_∞ deconvolution filter design for time-delay linear continuous-time systems

Proposes an H_∞ deconvolution design for time-delay linear continuous-time systems. We first analyze the general structure and innovation structure of the H_∞ deconvolution filter. The deconvolution filter with innovation structure is made up of an output observer and a linear mapping, where the latter reflects the internal connection between the unknown input signal and the output estimate error. Based on the bounded real lemma, a time domain design approach and a sufficient condition for the existence of deconvolution filter are presented. The parameterization of the deconvolution filter can be completed by solving a Riccati equation. The proposed method is useful for the case that does not require statistical information about disturbances. At last, a numerical example is given to demonstrate the performance of the proposed filter.

A novel chaotic optimization algorithm and its applications

This paper presents a chaos-genetic algorithm (CGA) that combines chaos and genetic algorithms. It can be used to avoid trapping in local optima profiting from chaos'randomness,ergodicity and regularity. Its property of global asymptotical convergence has been proved with Markov chains in this paper. CGA was applied to the optimization of complex benchmark functions and artificial neural network's (ANN) training. In solving the complex benchmark functions,CGA needs less iterative number than GA and other chaotic optimization algorithms and always finds the optima of these functions. In training ANN,CGA uses less iterative number and shows strong generalization. It is proved that CGA is an efficient and convenient chaotic optimization algorithm.

Identification and novel adaptive fuzzy control of nonlinear system for PEMFC stack

The operating temperature of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell stack is a very important control parameter. It should be controlled within a specific range, however, most of existing PEMFC mathematical models are too complicated to be effectively applied to on-line control. In this paper, input-output data and operating experiences will be used to establish PEMFC stack model and operating temperature control system. An adaptive learning algorithm and a nearest-neighbor clustering algorithm are applied to regulate the parameters and fuzzy rules so that the model and the control system are able to obtain higher accuracy. In the end, the simulation and the experimental results are presented and compared with traditional PID and fuzzy control algorithms.

Robust H_∞ Filter Design for a Class of Uncertain Linear Systems with Time-delayed Measurement

A robust H∞ approach to filtering for a class of uncertain linear systems with time-delayed measurement is investigated. The parameter uncertainties are described by real time-varying norm-bounded form. A methodology is developed for designing linear filters such that the filtering process remains robustly stable and the transfer function from the disturbance inputs to error state outputs meets the prescribed H∞-norm upper-bound constraints. The filter can be obtained and parameterized by solving two Riccati equations based on the lemma of robust stability for control system with delay. Simulation example proves the method to be effective and feasible.