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Analysis of Non-polynomial Systems Using the Sum of Squares Decomposition
Recent advances in semidefinite programming along with use of the sum of squares decomposition to check nonnegativity have paved the way for...
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On the Equivalence of Algebraic Approaches to the Minimization of Forms on the Simplex
We consider the problem of minimizing a form on the standard simplex [equivalently, the problem of minimizing an even form on the unit sphere]. Two...
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Sequential Pattern Mining*
Sequential pattern discovery has emerged as an important research topic in knowledge discovery and data mining with broad applications. Previous...
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Uncertain Knowledge Association Through Information Gain
The problem of entity association is at the core of information mining techniques. In this work we propose an approach that links the similarity of...
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Soft Computing Paradigms for Web Access Pattern Analysis
Web servers play a crucial role to convey knowledge and information to the end users. With the popularity of the WWW, discovering the hidden...
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Ontology-based Fuzzy Decision Agent and Its Application to Meeting Scheduling Support System
A Fuzzy Decision Agent (FDA) based on personal ontology for Meeting Scheduling Support System (MSSS) is proposed in this chapter. In this system,...
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D-GridMST: Clustering Large Distributed Spatial Databases
In this paper, we will propose a novel distributable clustering algorithm, called Distributed-GridMST (D–GridMST for short), which deals with large...
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Data Mining of Missing Persons Data
This paper presents the results of analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of data mining techniques to predict the outcome for missing persons cases....
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Current Status of Computerized Decision Support Systems in Mammography
Breast cancer is one of the most devastating and deadly diseases for women today. Despite advances in cancer treatment, early mammographic detection...
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6 Beamforming Combined with Multi-channel Acoustic Echo Cancellation
For audio signal acquisition, beamforming microphone arrays can be efficiently used for enhancing a desired signal while suppressing...
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4 Optimum Beamforming for Wideband Non-stationary Signals
Array processing techniques strive for extraction of maximum information from a propagating wave field using groups of sensors, which are located at...
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Introduction
The topic of this book is the stability analysis of continuous finite dimensional systems. The book consists of 13 chapters and two appendices.
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10. Aizerman’s Problem for Nonautonomous Systems
Let b k (t) (t≥ 0; k=1, ... , n) be real non-negative scalar-valued functions having continuous derivatives up to...
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1. Examples and Modelling of Switched and Impulsive Systems
When you begin to read this book, you may ask: “what is a switched and impulsive system?” This is a question that may be best answered through...
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A Fuzzy Approach on Guiding Model for Interception Flight
This chapter presents an original moving control model based on the fuzzy logic, applied to some navigation special issues. The steps taken on...
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Applications of Fuzzy Logic in Mobile Robots Control
Fuzzy logic is a mathematical tool that can manipulate human reasoning, concepts and linguistic terms. It suits ill-defined systems since it can...
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Rough Set Theory with Applications to Data Mining
This paper is an introduction to rough set theory with an emphasis on applications to data mining. First, consistent data are discussed, including...
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H∞ Control
The problem of H∞ control has been a topic of recurring interest for two decades. The so-called bounded real lemma has played an important role in...
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2 Hybrid Estimation at a Glance
One of our test applications is a simulation study of the BIO-Plex Test Complex at NASA Johnson Space Center, a five chamber facility for evaluating...
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1 Introduction
In control theory, the dynamic behavior of Continuous-State Systems (CSS) is typically modelled by differential or difference equations. A...