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3. Stability of Linear Switched and Impulsive Systems
In the previous chapter, we have set up the basic framework for the stability analysis of switched and impulsive systems. The framework provides the...
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Introduction to Fuzzy Sets and Fuzzy Logic
This chapter surveys preliminary notions and results that we use in subsequent chapters. We pay more attention to concepts which might not be well...
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Fuzzy Horn Logic
Implications between identities have been widely studied in universal algebra. There are numerous results on implicationally defined classes of...
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2 Outline
The monograph is structured as follows: Part I including Chapts. 3–6 reviews briefly the theoretical background of the deterministic methods and...
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10 Equivalent Statistical Linearization
The solution of non-linear vibration problems in terms of probabilistic characteristics of the response is a complex task, since no general methods...
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12 Stability Analysis of Cylindrical Shells with Random Imperfections
As an example of imperfection sensitive structures, the axially compressed cylindrical shell is analyzed in the subsequent sections. Despite of its...
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6 Dynamic Analysis
A general dynamical system subjected to an external force vector $\vec{f}(t)$...
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6. Chaos Based Secure Communication Systems
In this chapter, the results obtained in the previous chapter will be used to design a chaos based secure communication system. Specifically, these...
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Fuzzy Equational Logic
Equational logic deals with identities (equations) like x+y ≈ y+x, x.(y+z) ≈ x.y + x.z, dec(inc(x)) ≈ x, etc. Identities are simple formulas which...
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Multimedia Medical Informatics System in Healthcare
In our modern 21st century, daily life would be unthinkable without computers. Multimedia and virtual reality are useful for people with spein...
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5. Impulsive Synchronization of Chaotic Systems
In this chapter, less conservative conditions on the stability of impulsive systems are first derived. These results are then used to study the...
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8. Relative Differentiated Quality of Service of the Internet
In this chapter, the feedback cyclic control policy is first extended to the case that the arrival rates are not known in advance. The policy is then...
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7. Scheduling of Switched Server Systems
In this chapter, we shall present an interesting and practical application of the stability results obtained in Chapter 2. Specifically, the...
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18 Design of an Intelligent Wheelchair for the Motor Disabled
As rehabilitation technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence, and computer science have been rapidly developed, the dream of overcoming...
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24 A Wrist Extension for MIT-MANUS
In 1991, a novel robot named MIT-MANUS was introduced as a test bed to study the potential of using robots to assist in and quantify the...
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27 Great Expectations for Rehabilitation Mechatronics in the Coming Decade
This paper discusses the opportunities in the future for applications of mechatronics in rehabilitation. Trends in demographics, computer science and...
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17 A Concept for Control of Indoor-Operated Autonomous Wheelchair
The present chapter introduces a navigation algorithm for a wheelchair in semistructured home environment. The user sets the end position and...
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20 Human-Friendly Care Robot System for the Elderly
In this paper, “Do-u-mi”, a robotic care system is introduced (Do-u-mi means “helper” in Korean) (see Fig. 20.1). It is particularly aimed at the...
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19 Electrically Assisted Walker with Supporter-Embedded Force-Sensing Device
An electrically assisted walking aid with a force-sensing device embedded in its supporting arm has been developed. The force sensor consists of a...
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8 Selectable Operating Interfaces of the Meal-Assistance Device “My Spoon”
Eating is a basic need for humans. In fact, it is so basic that most people are not aware of the motions that they use while eating. For some...