Advances in Computer Science, Engineering & Applications: Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Computer Science, Engineering and ... in Intelligent and Soft Computing, 166)

✍ Scribed by David C. Wyld (editor), Jan Zizka (editor), Dhinaharan Nagamalai (editor)

• Publisher: Springer
• Year: 2012
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 1023
• Edition: 2012
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

The International conference series on Computer Science, Engineering & Applications (ICCSEA) aims to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to focus on understanding computer science, engineering and applications and to establish new collaborations in these areas. The Second International Conference on Computer Science, Engineering & Applications (ICCSEA-2012), held in Delhi, India, during May 25-27, 2012 attracted many local and international delegates, presenting a balanced mixture of  intellect and research both from the East and from the West. Upon a strenuous peer-review process the best submissions were selected leading to an exciting, rich and a high quality technical conference program, which featured high-impact presentations in the latest developments of various areas of computer science, engineering and applications research.

 

✦ Table of Contents

Title
Preface
Organization
Contents
Signal, Image Processing and Pattern Recognition
Automatic FAPs Determination and Expressions Synthesis
Introduction
Feature Extraction
Eye and Eyebrow Detection
Lip Detection
FDP and FAP Generation
Expressions Generation
Expression Mapping
Simulation Results
Conclusion
References
Generation of Orthogonal Discrete Frequency Coded Waveform Using Accelerated Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm for MIMO Radar
Introduction
The Waveform Design
DFCW with Frequency Hopping
DFCW with Linear Frequency Modulation
Modified DFCW with Linear Frequency Modulation
Accelerated Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm
Design Results
Conclusions
References
Text Independent Speaker Recognition Model Based on Gamma Distribution Using Delta, Shifted Delta Cepstrals
Introduction
Feature Extraction
Generalized Gamma Mixture Model
Experimental Results
Conclusions
References
Skin Segmentation Based Elastic Bunch Graph Matching for Efficient Multiple Face Recognition
Introduction
Approach
Image Enhancement
Contrast Stretching
Color Space Conversion
Skin Segmentation
Morphological Noise Removal
Facial Region Classification
Template Matching
Detection
Elastic Bunch Graph Matching (EBGM)
Create Bunch Graphs
Training
Image Recognition
Experimental Result
Limitations
Conclusion and Future Work
References
A Study of Prosodic Features of Emotional Speech
Introduction
Implementation
Speech Samples
Prosodic Feature Parameters
Experimental Results
Experimental Conditions
Identification Rate
Database Samples and Results
Conclusion
References
Gender Classification Techniques: A Review
Introduction
System Overview
Feature Extraction
Gender Classifiers
Multilayer Neural Network
Support Vector Machine (SVM)
DiscreteAdaboost
Other Classifiers
Comparison of Various Gender Classification Methods
Conclusion
References
Text Dependent Voice Based Biometric Authentication System Using Spectrum Analysis and Image Acquisition
Introduction
Methodological Aspects
Identifying Information in Speech Signal
Multiple Levels of Information
Procedural Aspect
Collection of Voice Samples
Spectrum Analysis
Illustrative Case Studies
Construction of Rule Base
Steps in Authentication Mechanism
Case Results
Benchmarks and Databases
Conclusions
References
Interactive Investigation Support System Design with Data Mining Extension
Introduction
Salient Features of the Proposed Work
Steps in the Case Proceedings
System Planning
Control Flow
Use of Data Mining Technique
Search Control Flow in the State Space
Entity Relationship Mode
Data Flow Diagram
Limitations and Constraint
Conclusions
References
Pattern Recognition Approaches to Japanese Character Recognition
Introduction
Japanese Language Model
Japanese Text
Japanese Text
Earlier Attempts
Error Correction
Document Search without Optical Character Recognition
Error Tolerant Search System
Document Retrieval Tolerating Character Recognition Errors
Bi-gram and Its Application to Online Character Recognition
Offline Character Recognition Using Virtual Example Synthesis
Inter-word Spacing in Japanese
Character Features Vectors Identification
Performance Improvement Strategies on Template Matching
Proposed Recognition Procedure
Results
Image Rotation Resizing and Making Ready for Feature Extraction
Identifying the Features and Clustering and Target-Template Interface
Result Analysis and Future Work
Comparison with Earlier Methodologies
Concluding Remarks
References
Fast Fingerprint Image Alignment
Introduction
Literature Review
Basics of Principal Component Analysis (PCA)
PCA Based Fingerprint Alignment
Experimental Results
Alignment Results Based on PCA
Comparison with the Existing Methods
Conclusion
References
Colour and Texture Feature Based Hybrid Approach for Image Retrieval
Introduction
Proposed Methodology
Colour Feature Extraction
Local Colour Feature Histogram
Local Moments and Features Histogram
Texture Feature Extraction
Texture Feature Extraction Based on CCM
Distance Dissimilarity
Distance between the Colour Feature Vectors
Distance between the Texture Feature Vectors
Weighted Distance Measure
Experimental Result and Performance Analysis
Analysis
Conclusion
References
Application of Software Defined Radio for Noise Reduction Using Empirical Mode Decomposition
Introduction
Motivation
Empirical Mode Decomposition
Mathematical Concept
Intrinsic Mode Function
Related Work
Scenario for Experiment
Initial Setup
Simulation on Speech Signal
Simulating GSM Signal
Results
Conclusion
Future Scope
References
An Approach to Detect Hard Exudates Using Normalized Cut Image Segmentation Technique in Digital Retinal Fundus Image
Introduction
Method
Median Filtering
Image Subtraction
Thresholding
Normalized Cut Image Segmentation
Image Addition
Result
References
Latency Study of Seizure Detection
Introduction
Methodology
Dataset
Feature Extraction
Results and Discussion
Conclusion
References
Analysis of Equal and Unequal Transition Time Effects on Power Dissipation in Coupled VLSI Interconnects
Introduction
Simulation Setup
Impact of Equal and Unequal Transition Time of Inputs
Results and Observations
Conclusion
References
Image Analysis of DETECHIP® – A Molecular Sensing Array
Introduction
Materials
Methods
Photo Analysis Method
Scanned Image Analysis
Subtraction Method
Masking Method
Macro Method
Results
Photo Analysis Method
Masking Method
Macro Method
Discussion
References
A Gaussian Graphical Model Based Approach for Image Inpainting
Introduction
MRF Image Inpainting Algorithm
MRF Inpainting Model
Gaussian Graphical Model for Inpainting
Our Approach Based on GGM Algorithm
Experimental Result
Conclusion
References
A Survey on MRI Brain Segmentation
Introduction
Image Segmentation Methods
Clustering Methods
Edge Detection Methods
Watershed Method
Region Based Methods
Thresholding Methods
Other Methods
Execution
Results
Results of Clustering Methods
Results of Edge Detection Methods
Results of Watershed Method
Results of Split and Merge Method
Results of Thresholding Methods
Conclusions
References
Can Ear and Soft-Biometric Traits Assist in Recognition of Newborn?
Introduction
Why Ear and Soft Biometrics for Newborn?
Database Acquisition
Covariates of Newborn Ear Database
Frame Work for Fusion of Ear and Soft Biometric Information
Experimental Work
Performance Gain by Fusion of Ear and Soft-Biometric
Conclusion and Future Direction
References
Multi Segment Histogram Equalization for Brightness Preserving Contrast Enhancement
Introduction
Hybrid Multi Segment Histogram Equalization (HMSHE)
Detection of Optimal Thresholds
Equalizing Each Segment Independently
Normalization of Image Brightness
Results and Discussion
Conclusion
References
Various Implementations of Advanced Dynamic Signature Verification System
Introduction
Dynamic Signature Verification Systems
Comparison Method of the Proposed DSVS
Performance Results
Various Implementations
Web Client Implementation
Web Server Implementation
Implementation for PDA
Implementation for PC Windows
Conclusions
References
Performance of Face Recognition Algorithms on Dummy Faces
Introduction
Related Work
Database Description
Pre-processing
Experimental Work
Principal Component Analysis (PCA)
Independent Component Analysis (ICA)
Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA)
Improved Support Vector Machine (ISVM)
Experimental Protocol
Experimental Results
Experimental Analysis
Future Work
Conclusion
References
Locally Adaptive Regularization for Robust Multiframe Super Resolution Reconstruction
Introduction
ForwardDataModel
Proposed Pixel Classification Based on FL
Robust Reconstruction
The Robust Error Norm and Regularization
Experimental Results
Discussion
Applicability Issues
Conclusion
References
Improved Watermark Extraction from Audio Signals by Scaling of Internal Noise in DCT Domain
Introduction
Dynamic Stochastic Resonance
Performance Characteristic
Watermark Embedding Algorithm
Proposed Watermark Extraction Algorithm
Experimental Resu ults
Discussion
Quality of Extracted Watermark
Mechanism of DSR
Conclusions
References
Performance of Adders with Logical Optimization in FPGA
Introduction
Review of Existing Adder Topology
Mathematical Equations for Full Adder
Simulation and Performance Analysis of Full Adder
FPGA Implementation
Summary
Conclusion
References
Robust Iris Templates for Efficient Person Identification
Introduction
Iris Recognition
Canny Edge Detector
Hough Transform
Rubber Sheet Model by Daugman
Wavelet
Direct Linear Discriminant Analysis (DLDA)
Euclidean Distance
Proposed Approach
Experimental Results
Conclusion
References
Thesaurus Based Web Searching
Introduction
Literature Survey
Proposed System
Objectives
Architecture
Thesaurus Building
Mapping
Sample Results and Conclusion
References
Soft Computing, Artificial Intelligence
An Adaptive Design Pattern for Genetic Algorithm Based Autonomic Computing System
Introduction
Related Work
Proposed Autonomic Design Pattern
Proposed Autonomic Design Pattern
Pattern Name
Classification
Intent
Proposed Pattern Structure
Participants
Related Design Patterns
Roles of Our Design Patterns
Applicability
Interfaces Definition for the Pattern Entities
Case Study
Conclusion and Future Work
References
Cross-Layer Design in Wireless Sensor Networks
Introduction
Pair-Wise Cross Layer Protocols
Transport and PHY Interactions
MAC and PHY Interactions
Cross-Layer Module Design
Related Work
XLM: Cross-Layer Module
Cross-Layer Resource Allocation
Open Research Problems
Conclusions
References
Semantic Based Category-Keywords List Enrichment for Document Classification
Introduction
Background and Motivation
Proposed Scheme for TC
Experiment and Discussion
Comparison with Prior Techniques
Conclusion and Future Work
References
Selection of Fluid Film Journal Bearing: A Fuzzy Approach
Introduction
Expert Systems – An Overview
Methodology
System Architecture
Algorithms – Using Fuzzy Approach
Conclusions
References
Implementation of New Biorthogonal IOFDM
Introduction
System Model
Bi-orthogonal Encoder
Bi-orthogonal Decoder
Results
Conclusion
References
Application of Real Valued Neuro Genetic Algorithm in Detection of Components Present in Manhole Gas Mixture
Introduction
Mechanism
The Gas Detection System Overview
Data Collection and Preprocessing
Our Neuro Genetic Approach
Real Valued Neuro Genetic Algorithm
Performance Analysis
Conclusion
References
Concept Adapting Real-Time Data Stream Mining for Health Care Applications
Introduction
Issues in Real Time Data Stream Mining
Related Work
Algorithmic Strategies
Implementation and Results
Conclusion and Future Work
References
Efficient Domain Search for Fractal Image Compression Using Feature Extraction Technique
Introduction
Related Work
Image Compression
Fractal Image Compression
Geometric Transformation
Fractal Image Encoding and Decoding Approach
Proposed Technique
Reduction of Domain Block
Feature Extraction Technique
Proposed Algorithm
Decoding an Image
Implementation
Evaluation and Re esults
Proposed Flowchart
Conclusion
References
Case Study of Failure Analysis Techniques for Safety Critical Systems
Introduction
Background and Related Work
Case Study of Remote Monitoring of a Pacemaker
Critical Parameters of Dependability
Failure Analysis
Comparison of FMEA and FMECA vs. FTA
Conclusions
References
Implementation of Framework for Semantic Annotation of Geospatial Data
Introduction
Background
Service Classes
Ontology-Based Service
Annotation-Based Service
Query Service
Search and Inquiry Service
Output Visualization Service
References
Optimized Large Margin Classifier Based on Perceptron
Introduction
Motivation of the Algorithm
Proposed Algorithm
Experimental Evaluations
Conclusions
References
Study of Architectural Design Patterns in Concurrence with Analysis of Design Pattern in Safety Critical Systems
Introduction
Safety Quality Factors for Safety Critical Systems – An Overview
Design Pattern Supporting Safety Critical Systems
N -Version Programming (NVP)
Recovery Block (RB)
Adaptive Control Filter (ACP)
Acceptance Voting Pattern (AVP)
Safety Executive Pattern (SEP)
Recovery Block with Backup Voting (RBBV)
Analysis of Design Patterns for Safety Critical Systems
Conclusion
References
A Novel Scheme to Hide Identity Information in Mobile Captured Images
Introduction
Related Work
Motivation and Contribution
System Design
The Algorithm
Performance Analysis and Result
Comments on Results
Conclusions and Future Scope
References
A License Plate Detection Algorithm Using Edge Features
Introduction
License Plate Identification
The Proposed Algorithm
Evaluation Results
Conclusions
References
Human and Automatic Evaluation of English to Hindi Machine Translation Systems
Introduction
Approaches to Machine Translation Evaluation
Human Evaluation
Automatic Evaluation
Evaluation Methodology
Results
Conclusion
References
A Novel Genetic Algorithm Based Method for Efficient QCA Circuit Design
Introduction
Background
GA Review
Review of QCA
Proposed Approach
Experimental Results
Conclusion
References
Adaptation of Cognitive Psychological Framework as Knowledge Explication Strategy
Introduction
Proposed Methodology
The Problem of Dark Spot
Johari Algorithm
Conclusion
References
Comparing Fuzzy-C Means and K-Means Clustering Techniques: A Comprehensive Study
Introduction
Methodology
Results and Discussions
Conclusions and Future Work
References
Comparative Analysis of Diverse Approaches for Air Target Classification Based on Radar Track Data
Introduction
Basic Constructs
Methodology
Experimental Analysis
Results
Conclusion
References
Speed Optimization in an Unplanned Lane Traffic Using Swarm Intelligence and Population Knowledge Base Oriented Performance Analysis
Introduction
Background and Motivation
Related Works
Drawbacks of Existing Solutions
Problem Formulations and Proposed Algorithms
Problem Description
Problem Formulation
Proposed Algorithms
Experimental Results and Observations
Simulated Graphical Analysis of the Proposed Algorithms
Conclusions and Future Scope
References
Automation of Regression Analysis: Methodology and Approach
Introduction
Need for Automation
Schema for Monitoring Branching Monitoring Process
Using Automation for Analyzing Regression
Constraints
Assumptions
Dependencies
Disadvantages of Automation
Conclusion
References
A New Hybrid Binary Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm for Multidimensional Knapsack Problem
Introduction
PSO Principle
BPSO Algorithm
The Proposed Algorithm (NHBPSO)
Representation
Particle Repair (PR) Algorithm
Crossover Operation
Outlines of the Proposed Algorithm
Experimental Results
Conclusion
References
A Cooperative Multi-Agent System for Traffic Congestion Management in VANET
Introduction
Related Works
Traffic Congestion
Useful Advanced Technologies
The VANET Technology
The Intelligent Agents Technology
Mobile Agents
The System Design
The Roles
Advantage of Prosing?
Performance Evaluations
Simulation Setup
Performance Evaluation Metrics
Evaluation Methodology
Simulation Results
Conclusion
References
An Aspectual Feature Module Based Service Injection Design Pattern for Unstructured Peer-to-Peer Computing Systems
Introduction
Related Work
Proposed Autonomic Design Pattern
Design Pattern Template
Pattern Name
Classification
Intent
Context
Proposed Pattern Structure
Participants
Consequences
Related Design Patterns
Roles of Our Design Patterns in Unstructured Peer-to-Peer Computing Systems
Feature Based Service Insertion into Peer-to-Peer Computing System
Conclusion and Future Work
References
A Novel Hybrid Approach to N-Queen Problem
Introduction
Related Work
Present Work
Problem Statement
Methodology of Solution
Applications of N-Queen Problem
Conclusions and Discussions
Future Work
References
Algorithms and Applications
Testing for Software Security: A Case Study on Static Code Analysis of a File Reader Java Program
Introduction
Case Study on Static Code Analysis of a File Reader Program in Java
Denial of Service Vulnerability
System Information Leak Vulnerability and Solution
Unreleased Resource Streams Vulnerability and Solution
Path Manipulation Vulnerability and Solution
Conclusions
References
Vital Signs Data Aggregation and Transmission over Controller Area Network (CAN)
Introduction
Review Research
Controller Area Network
System Descriptions
Monitoring Period of Vital Signs
Periodic Data Collection and Transmission
Vital Signs Data Aggregation Algorithm
Data Separation at Receiving Node
Results and Discussion
Conclusion
References
A Comparative Study on Different Biometric Modals Using PCA
Introduction
Methodology
Feature Extraction and Reduction Using PCA
Implementation and Simulation
Results and Discussion
Results
Discussion
Conclusions
References
Methodology for Automatic Bacterial Colony Counter
Introduction
Proposed System
Block Diagram
Result
Image Actual Count Manual Count
Conclusion
Future Enhancement
References
Sorting of Decision Making Units in Data Envelopment Analysis with Intuitionistic Fuzzy Weighted Entropy
Introduction
The Fuzzy CCR DEA Model
Intuitionistic Fuzzy EntropyMeasure
Intuitionistic FuzzyWeighted EntropyMeasure
Algorithm for Sorting of Decision Making Units
Illustrative Example
Conclusion and Scope for Future Work
References
Reliability Quantification of an OO Design -Complexity Perspective-
Introduction
Proposed Metrics
Complexity Estimation Model
Reliability Estimation Model
Comparative Analysis
Findings
Conclusion
References
A New Hybrid Algorithm for Video Segmentation
Introduction
Related Work
Dynamic and Static Foreground Segmentation Using Hybrid Technique
Shot Segmentation
Object Extraction
Track Frame Assortment
Dynamic Foreground Segmentation Based on Frame Difference Algorithm
Static and Dynamic Foreground Segmentation Using Intersection of Frames
Hybridation of Segmentation Methods
Experimental Results
Performance Evaluation
Comparative Analysis
Conclusion
References
Using Modularity with Rough Information Systems
Introduction
Rough Sets
Information Systems
Indiscernibility Relation
Reducts
Approximation Space
Rule Induction
Modular Rough Decision Model (MRDM)
Elements of Modularity
Data Preparation
Grid Modular
Advantages of Modularity
Conclusion and Future Work
References
Cost Optimized Approach to Random Numbers in Cellular Automata
Introduction
Related Work
Proposed Work
Experimental Observations and Result Analysis
Conclusion
References
Selection of Views for Materializing in Data Warehouse Using MOSA and AMOSA
Introduction
Backgrounds
Multiple View Processing Plan (MVPP) and Selecting Views to Be Materialized [17]
Multi-Objective Simulated Annealing (MOSA)
Archived Multi-Objective Simulated Annealing (AMOSA)
The View Selection for Materializing in Data Warehouses as Multi-Objective Optimization Problem
View Selections Using Multi-Objective Simulated Annealing
Solution Representation
Selecting Views Using MOSA
Selecting Views Using AMOSA
Experiments and Analysis
Conclusions
References
Comparison of Deterministic and Probabilistic Approaches for Solving 0/1 Knapsack Problem
Introduction
Existing Techniques for Knapsack Problem
Metric Designs
Dynamic Programming
Algorithm
Genetic Algorithm
Algorithm
Flowchart of Genetic Algorithm
Results and Comparisons
Conclusion
References
Comparison of Content Based Image Retrieval System Using Wavelet Transform
Introduction
Proposed Schemes
Image Retrieval System Based on Color Feature
Image Retrieval System Based on Color and Texture Feature
Similarity Measure
Experimental Results
Conclusions
References
A New Approach for Hand Gesture Based Interface
Introduction
Related Work
Mouse Free
A Method for Controlling Mouse Movement Using a Real-Time Camera
Sixth Sense
Vlcj
Mouseless
Real-Time Finger Tracking for Interaction
Proposed Work
Product and System Features
Tools Used
Results
Future Work
Conclusion
References
Multi-document Summarization Based on Sentence Features and Frequent Itemsets
Introduction
Existing Work
Generic Summary Extraction Technique
Query Based Summary Techniques
General Architecture for Summarization
Preprocessing Phase
Clustering Phase
Existing Summarization Technique
Proposed Work
Proposed Summarization Technique Based on CPLNVN
Proposed - FIS (Frequent Item Set) for Summarization
Experimental Results
Conclusions
References
Performance Evaluation of Evolutionary and Artificial Neural Network Based Classifiers in Diversity of Datasets
Introduction
The Classifiers
Artificial Neural Network
Genetic Algorithm
Experimental Setup
Datasets
Parameter for Comparison
Implementation
Results
Predictive Accuracy
Training Time
Comprehensibility
Conclusion
References
Some Concepts of Incomplete Multigranulation Based on Rough Intuitionistic Fuzzy Sets
Introduction
Definitions and Notations
Rough Fuzzy Sets
Multigranular Rough Sets
Rough Fuzzy Sets Model Based on Multi-Granulations
Intuitionistic Fuzzy Sets, Rough Intuitionistic Fuzzy Sets and Multigranulation
Rough Intuitionistic Fuzzy Sets
Rough Intuitionistic Fuzzy Sets Model Based on Multi-Granulations
Multi Granulation in Incomplete Information Systems
MGRS in Incomplete Information System
MGRIFS in an Incomplete Information System
Accuracy Measure and Topological Properties of MGFRS in Incomplete Information Systems
Accuracy Measures
Conclusions
References
Data Mining Model Building as a Support for Decision Making in Production Management
Introduction
Project Objectives
Conceptual Model of the Project
Proposal of Multidimensional Model
Design of Data Mining Model
Data Mining Goals
Preprocessing and Transformation
Designed Data Mining Model
Conclusions
References
Multi-Objective Zonal Reactive Power Market Clearing Model for Improving Voltage Stability in Electricity Markets Using HFMOEA
Introduction
Proposed Multi-Objective ZRPMC-VS Model
HFMOEA for Solving Multi-Objective ZRPMC-VS Model
Results and Discussion
Conclusion
References
Comparative Study of Image Forgery and Copy-Move Techniques
Introduction
Image Forgery Approaches
Image Forgery Methods
Digital Watermarking
Copy -Move Detection
Image Splicing
Comparsion of Computational Complexity of Different Copy – Move Algorithms
Conclusions
References
Single Sideband Encoder with Nonlinear Filter Bank Using Denoising for Cochlear Implant Speech Processor
Introduction
Existing Techniques
Compressed Analog (CA)
Continuous Interleaved Sampling (CIS)
SPEAK
ATF(Amplitude-Time-Frequency)
Nonlinear Filter Bank Model
Single Sideband Encoder
Proposed Method
Single Sideband Encoder with Non Linear Filter Bank Using Denoising
Results
Conclusion
References
Crosstalk Reduction Using Novel Bus Encoders in Coupled RLC Modeled VLSI Interconnects
Introduction
Power and Crosstalk in RLC Modeled Interconnects
Implementation of Proposed Design
Results
Conclusion
References
Event Triggering Mechanism on a Time Base: A Novel Approach for Sporadic as well as Periodic Task Scheduling
Introduction
Previous Work
Significance of Sporadic Messages
Implementation Scheme
Proposed Approach
Validation
Results
Conclusions
Advantages
References
A High Level Approach to Web Content Verification
Introduction
Verifying XML Content
XCentric
VeriFLog
Visual Editor of Rules
Implementation
Examples
Related Work
Conclusion and Future Work
References
Histogram Correlation for Video Scene Change Detection
Introduction
Histogram Correlation
Experimental Results
Conclusions
References
Microposts’ Ontology Construction
Introduction
Defining Ontology
Ontology Design
Defining Vibhakti Parser
Parsing the Text
Identifying the Vibhaktis/Case Roles
Syntactic Parsing
Vibhakti Parsing
Formation of Vibhakti Table
Concept Extractor
Lexicon
SynSet Table
Statistically Indexed Concept Table
Concept Extraction Method
Microposts’ Ontology Builder
Architecture of Microposts’ Ontology Builder
Functioning of Microposts’ Ontology Builder
Conclusion
References
A Comparative Study of Clustering Methods for Relevant Gene Selection in Microarray Data
Introduction
Clustering Techniques for Gene Selection
K-Means Method
Hierarchical Clustering Method
Hierarchical Agglomerative Clustering
Divisive Hierarchical Clustering
Self-Organizing Map (SOM)
Experimental Setup and Results
Conclusion
References
An Optimal Approach for DICOM Image Segmentation Based on Fuzzy Techniques
Introduction
Overview of the Optimal Approach for DICOM Image Segmentation
FCM Thresholding
Fuzzy Levelset for Image Segmentation
Fuzzy Thresholding and Fuzzy Levelset Method
Experimentation and Results
Conclusion
References
A Two-Phase Item Assigning in Adaptive Testing Using Norm Referencing and Bayesian Classification
Introduction
Literature Survey
Methodology
Data Gathering
Accumulation of Labeled Items
Intelligent Item Assigning
Conclusion and Further Enhancements
References
Implementation of Multichannel GPS Receiver Baseband Modules
Introduction
GPS Signal Structure
Digital Multichannel GPS Receiver
Acquisition Module
Algorithm Execution Time Repetitions Complexity
Parallel Code Phase Search Acquisition Algorithm
Tracking
Implementation of GPS Receiver on Lyrtech SFF-SDR Board
Results and Future Work
Conclusion
References
Towards a Practical “State Reconstruction” for Data Quality Methodologies: A Customized List of Dimensions
Introduction
Related Work
Solution: Creating an Application-Specific List of Dimensions
Evaluation
Conclusion
References
A Hybrid Reputation Model through Federation of Peers Having Analogous Function
Introduction
Related Work
Comparison of Different Existing Methods
Proposed Solution
Access to the Network
Communication within the Group
Communication Outside the Group
Election of Coordinator
Behavior Prediction
Merits of the System
Result Analysis
Conclusion
References
An Amalgam Approach for Feature Extraction and Classification of Leaves Using Support Vector Machine
Introduction
System Overview
Feature Extraction
Geometric Feature
Color Feature
Texture Feature
Support Vector Machine
Experimental Results
Conclusion and Future Scope
References
Applying Adaptive Strategies for Website Design Improvement
Introduction
Website Design Improvement
The Process of Log Mining
Topology Analysis
Correlative Indicators
The Strategies of Adaptive Web Site
Intelligent Recommendation
Buffering for Pre-fetching
Examples
Experimental Evaluation
Experiment Design
Dynamic Map
Conclusion and Future Directions
References
WebTrovert: An AutoSuggest Search and Suggestions Implementing Recommendation System Algorithms
Introduction
Brief Retrospection
Designing the Search System
In-text Impact Index Factor (ItIF)
General Popularity Algorithm
Rejection Theorem
Designing the Suggestion System
Item to Item Based Collaborative Filtering
Item to Item Based Correlation Matrix
Cos Similarity Matrix
Distance Similarity Matrix
Challenges Faced
Conclusion
References
A Study of the Interval Availability and Its Impact on SLAs Risk
Introduction
Distribution of the Cumulative Downtime during a Finite Interval
SLA Success Probability
Interval Availability Evolution
The Effect of the Shape Parameter
Conclusion
References
Application of Intervention Analysis on Stock Market Forecasting
Introduction
Previous Approaches to Forecasting
Parametric Approach
Non-Parametric Approach
Concordance and GA Based Fusion Model
Methodology
Intervention Analysis
Experimentation and Result
Test Data
Experimental Setup
Result
Conclusion
References
Partial Evaluation of Communicating Processes with Temporal Formulas and Its Application
Introduction
Reactive Process and Its Environment
Reactive Process
Environments of Reactive Processes
Set of Rules for Partial Evaluation
Soundness
Restricted Failure Set Equivalence
Soundness of Transformation Rules
Improvement of Security
Conclusion
References
Performance Analysis of a Hybrid Photovoltaic Thermal Single Pass Air Collector Using ANN
Introduction
Description and Design of ANN
Energy and Exergy Analysis of Single Pass Air Collector
Methodology
Results and Discussion
Conclusion
References
An Effective Software Implemented Data Error Detection Method in Real Time Systems
Introduction
Previous Works
Description of the Proposed Technique
Experimental Results
Conclusion
References
Preprocessing of Automated Blood Cell Counter Data and Generation of Association Rules in Clinical Pathology
Introduction and Related Work
Knowledge Discovery in Databases (KDD)
Automated Blood Cell Counter Data
Automated Blood Cell Counter Data Format
Results and Discussions
Data Cleaning
Data Selection
Data Transformation
Data Mining
Conclusion and Future Work
References
The Particular Approach for Personalised Knowledge Processing
Introduction
Enlarged Approach for Technology Enhanced Learning
Solution of Applications in Education on the Base of Automation
Challenges for Knowledge Processing
Conclusions
References
Metrics Based Quality Assessment for Retrieval Ability of Web-Based Bioinformatics Tools
Introduction
Web-Based Tools Quantitative Evaluation
Conclusion
References
Exploring Possibilities of Reducing Maintenance Effort in Object Oriented Software by Minimizing Indirect Coupling
Introduction
Related Work
Limitations
Our Approach
Conclusion and Further Research
References
A New Hashing Scheme to Overcome the Problem of Overloading of Articles in Usenet
Introduction
Related Work
Problem Formulation
Proposed System
Simulation and Results
Conclusion and Future Work
References
Bio-inspired Computational Optimization of Speed in an Unplanned Traffic and Comparative Analysis Using Population Knowledge Base Factor
Introduction
Background and Motivation
Related Works
Drawbacks of Existing Solutions
Problem Formulations and Proposed Algorithms
Problem Description
Problem Formulation
Proposed Algorithms
Experimental Results and Observations
Simulated Graphical Analysis of the Proposed Algorithms
Conclusions and Future Scope
References
Transliterated SVM Based Manipuri POS Tagging
Introduction
Related Works
Concept of Support Vector Machine (SVM)
The Optimal Hyperplane (Linear SVM)
The Optimal Hyper-Plane for Non-separable Data (Linear Generalized SVM)
Non-linear SVM
Transliteration Algorithm
SVM Tool and the Feature Selection
The Model and the Experiment
Pre-processing and Feature Extraction for Running SVM
Evaluation and the Best Feature Set for POS Tagging
Evaluation after Transliteration
Conclusion
References
A Survey on Web Service Discovery Approaches
Introduction
Web Service Discovery
Survey
Context Aware Web Service Discovery
Publish Subscribe Model
Keyword Clustering
Service Request Expansion
BPEL Processes Ranking Using Graph Matching
Layer Based Semantic Web Service Discovery
Service Discovery in Heterogeneous Networks
Web Service Indexing
Structural Case Based Reasoning
Agent Based Discovery Considering QoS
Collaborative Tagging System
Peer-to-Peer Discovery Using Finite Automaton
Hybrid Approach
Conclusion
References
Intensity Based Adaptive Fuzzy Image Coding Method: IBAFC
Introduction
Compression Methods
Fuzzy F-Transform Based Image Coding Algorithm
Adaptive Quantization Coding (AQC) and Intensity Based AQC (IBAQC) Algorithm
Proposed IBAFC Algorithm
Simulation Results and Discussion
Conclusion
References
Periocular Feature Extraction Based on LBP and DLDA
Introduction
Periocular Recognition
Periocular Feature Extraction
Local Binary Patterns
Direct Linear Discriminant Analysis (DLDA)
Proposed Approach
Database
Experimental Evaluation
Conclusion and Future Work
References
Towards XML Interoperability
Introduction
Extensive Markup Language
What Is Interoperability
Interoperability Analysis
Background and Related Work
Innovative Approaches
Innovation of System Interoperability in XML
Supports for Object Relational Data
Intactness of Existing Systems
Heterogeneity of Spatial Validity
Information Exchange via Middle Tier Format Changers
Conclusion
References
Author Index