The turn-key construction project is implemented in Taiwan not by a single company but by a make-shift group of several companies. Hence,problems to coordinate the professional construction management (PCM) and the su...The turn-key construction project is implemented in Taiwan not by a single company but by a make-shift group of several companies. Hence,problems to coordinate the professional construction management (PCM) and the supervising architectural company often occur for the lack of long-term experience to work together. The various factors that affect the implementation of turn-key projects currently practiced in Taiwan are analyzed using the analytic network process (ANP). The objective is to study how the twelve key factors in the four layers of "Role assignment","Signing contract","Operational procedures" and "Losing capital investment" affect the progress of implementing the turn-key project in Taiwan. The results reveal that "Delay in payment" has the most negative influence with 15.62% weighing factor; "Latent risk" comes next with 11.14% weighing factor,and "Responsibility of construction company for project quality" is the third with 10.79% weighing factor.展开更多
This paper presents several neural network based modelling, reliable optimal control, and iterative learning control methods for batch processes. In order to overcome the lack of robustness of a single neural network,...This paper presents several neural network based modelling, reliable optimal control, and iterative learning control methods for batch processes. In order to overcome the lack of robustness of a single neural network, bootstrap aggregated neural networks are used to build reliable data based empirical models. Apart from improving the model generalisation capability, a bootstrap aggregated neural network can also provide model prediction confidence bounds. A reliable optimal control method by incorporating model prediction confidence bounds into the optimisation objective function is presented. A neural network based iterative learning control strategy is presented to overcome the problem due to unknown disturbances and model-plant mismatches. The proposed methods are demonstrated on a simulated batch polymerisation process.展开更多
Today the cycle time of the product develop is requ ir ed to be shortened. At the same time the requirement of the customers becomes mo re and more diverse and complex. The capability of the develop unit is limited b ...Today the cycle time of the product develop is requ ir ed to be shortened. At the same time the requirement of the customers becomes mo re and more diverse and complex. The capability of the develop unit is limited b ecause of the existence of heterogeneous systems and distributed environments. I n this paper, we bring forward a new approach to solve the problem in product de velopment process. We also settle part key technologies in it. A great deal of information from all kinds of sources in the distributed develop ment process is interweaved. The solution to organize the workflow and manage th e information in the process is called for anxiously. We use a new approach that is asynchronous and synchronous coupling product development approach based on the network. The approach extends the develop process from the time axis. Then t he activities in the process are organized from the asynchronous and synchronous aspects. The state of every activity projects at the ASN (active semantic netwo rk). The ASN includes decision system, intelligent agent, user interface and net work. The ASN decides the types and states of the activities and deals with the couple relationship among them. The knowledge stored in ASN is open to all users through the relative interfaces. Every specialist keeps contact with their user s relying on collaborative platform implements CSCW (computer support collaborat ive work) that integrated product/process design and development. The lack of gl obal communication in product development process can be prevented in the most d egree. The key technologies that exist in the asynchronous and synchronous coupling pro duct develop approach include: integrated development structure, orderly organiz ation of information, transparent management of process, agile transfer of infor mation and rapid prototype. The development process can be completed quickly by these technologies. The technologies involve wide content. In this paper, we dis cuss some key technologies. We validate the approach by the projectrapid response manufacturing a pplication in the distributed environment. The expensive device, high technology and low using lead to RE (Rapid engineering) and RP (Rapid prototype) service a pplication by the network. RE and RP develop rapidly due to the accelerated prod uct development process. RE and RP application service platform is built in the project.展开更多
Sensor networks provide means to link people with real world by processing data in real time collected from real-world and routing the query results to the right people. Application examples include continuous monitor...Sensor networks provide means to link people with real world by processing data in real time collected from real-world and routing the query results to the right people. Application examples include continuous monitoring of environment, building infrastructures and human health. Many researchers view the sensor networks as databases, and the monitoring tasks are performed as subscriptions, queries, and alert. However, this point is not precise. First, databases can only deal with well-formed data types, with well-defined schema for their interpretation, while the raw data collected by the sensor networks, in most cases, do not fit to this requirement. Second, sensor networks have to deal with very dynamic targets, environment and resources, while databases are more static. In order to fill this gap between sensor networks and databases, we propose a novel approach, referred to as 'spatiotemporal data stream segmentation', or 'stream segmentation' for short, to address the dynamic nature and deal with 'raw' data of sensor networks. Stream segmentation is defined using Bayesian Networks in the context of sensor networks, and two application examples are given to demonstrate the usefulness of the approach.展开更多
Based on the implementation of NNSPC (Neural NetWork Synchronous Parallel Computer) developed by NJU, this paper discusses two schemes for implementing artificial neural network computer withdistributed memories: One ...Based on the implementation of NNSPC (Neural NetWork Synchronous Parallel Computer) developed by NJU, this paper discusses two schemes for implementing artificial neural network computer withdistributed memories: One is Switch Network Structure; the other is Ring Topology Structure. This papergives a comparison betWeen the two schemes and the principles of scheme selection.展开更多
Sensor network has experienced world-wide explosive interests in recent years. It combines the technology of modern microelectronic sensors, embedded computational processing systems, and modern computer and wireless ...Sensor network has experienced world-wide explosive interests in recent years. It combines the technology of modern microelectronic sensors, embedded computational processing systems, and modern computer and wireless networking methodologies. In this overview paper, we first provide some rationales for the growth of sensor networking. Then we discuss various basic concepts and hardware issues. Four basic application cases in the US. National Science Foundation funded Ceneter for Embedded Networked Sensing program at UCLA are presented. Finally, six challenging issues in sensor networks are discussed. Numerous references including relevant papers, books, and conferences that have appeared in recent years are given.展开更多
An improved pulse width modulation (PWM) neural network VLSI circuit for fault diagnosis is presented, which differs from the software-based fault diagnosis approach and exploits the merits of neural network VLSI circ...An improved pulse width modulation (PWM) neural network VLSI circuit for fault diagnosis is presented, which differs from the software-based fault diagnosis approach and exploits the merits of neural network VLSI circuit. A simple synapse multiplier is introduced, which has high precision, large linear range and less switching noise effects. A voltage-mode sigmoid circuit with adjustable gain is introduced for realization of different neuron activation functions. A voltage-pulse conversion circuit required for PWM is also introduced, which has high conversion precision and linearity. These 3 circuits are used to design a PWM VLSI neural network circuit to solve noise fault diagnosis for a main bearing. It can classify the fault samples directly. After signal processing, feature extraction and neural network computation for the analog noise signals including fault information,each output capacitor voltage value of VLSI circuit can be obtained, which represents Euclid distance between the corresponding fault signal template and the diagnosing signal, The real-time online recognition of noise fault signal can also be realized.展开更多
A shortest path routing algorithm based on transient chaotic neural network is proposed in this paper. Gam-pared with previous models adopting Hopfield neural network, this algorithm has a higher ability to overcome t...A shortest path routing algorithm based on transient chaotic neural network is proposed in this paper. Gam-pared with previous models adopting Hopfield neural network, this algorithm has a higher ability to overcome the local minimum, and achieves a better performance. By introducing a special post-processing technique for the output matrixes, our algorithm can obtain an optimal solution with a high probability even for the paths that need more hops in large-size networks.展开更多
Purpose of review The enthusiasm generated by the results of the Edmonton protocol of islet transplantation is inciting a great number of institutions to start such programs.However,the procedure of islet isolation an...Purpose of review The enthusiasm generated by the results of the Edmonton protocol of islet transplantation is inciting a great number of institutions to start such programs.However,the procedure of islet isolation and purification is costly,complex and technically challenging.In order to share costs and to avoid facing the steep learning curve of the procedure,many centers interested in islet transplantation have looked into collaborating with experienced groups serving as core islet isolation facilities.Recent findings The proof of principle that remote islet processing and shipment could be successfully implemented with obtainng the Portland/Minneapolis,Huddinge/Giessen and Houston/Miami partnerships.Moreover,in order to increase both the donor pool and the number of patients gaining access to islet transplantation,multicenter networks,such as the Swiss-French GRAGIL consortium and the 4-country Nordic Network in Scandinavia have been built.The GRAGIL group has been fully operational since 1999,allowing the transplantation of 27 islet preparations processed in Geneva,Switzerland into 20 recipients in France over the course of 4.5 years.Organizational issues in the design of such networks are discussed based on the example of the GRAGIL experience.Summary The feasibility and the efficiency of islet transplantation in multicenter networks have been demonstrated.This strategy allows to increase the donor pool and the accessibility to islet transplantation in an extended population area.(J Intervent Radiol,2006,15: 626-631)展开更多
This paper describes a modified speed-sensorless control for induction motor (IM) based on space vector pulse width modulation and neural network. An Elman ANN method to identify the IM speed is proposed, with IM para...This paper describes a modified speed-sensorless control for induction motor (IM) based on space vector pulse width modulation and neural network. An Elman ANN method to identify the IM speed is proposed, with IM parameters employed as associated elements. The BP algorithm is used to provide an adaptive estimation of the motor speed. The effectiveness of the proposed method is verified by simulation results. The implementation on TMS320F240 fixed DSP is provided.展开更多
This paper studies a queueing model with the finite buffer of capacity K in wireless cellular networks, which has two types of arriving calls--handoff and originating calls, both of which follow the Markov arriving pr...This paper studies a queueing model with the finite buffer of capacity K in wireless cellular networks, which has two types of arriving calls--handoff and originating calls, both of which follow the Markov arriving process with different rates. The channel holding times of the two types of calls follow different phase-type distributions. Firstly, the joint distribution of two queue lengths is derived, and then the dropping and blocking probabilities, the mean queue length and the mean waiting time from the joint distribution are gotten. Finally, numerical examples show the impact of different call arrival rates on the performance measures.展开更多
文摘The turn-key construction project is implemented in Taiwan not by a single company but by a make-shift group of several companies. Hence,problems to coordinate the professional construction management (PCM) and the supervising architectural company often occur for the lack of long-term experience to work together. The various factors that affect the implementation of turn-key projects currently practiced in Taiwan are analyzed using the analytic network process (ANP). The objective is to study how the twelve key factors in the four layers of "Role assignment","Signing contract","Operational procedures" and "Losing capital investment" affect the progress of implementing the turn-key project in Taiwan. The results reveal that "Delay in payment" has the most negative influence with 15.62% weighing factor; "Latent risk" comes next with 11.14% weighing factor,and "Responsibility of construction company for project quality" is the third with 10.79% weighing factor.
基金Supported by UK EPSRC (grants GR/N13319 and GR/R 10875)
文摘This paper presents several neural network based modelling, reliable optimal control, and iterative learning control methods for batch processes. In order to overcome the lack of robustness of a single neural network, bootstrap aggregated neural networks are used to build reliable data based empirical models. Apart from improving the model generalisation capability, a bootstrap aggregated neural network can also provide model prediction confidence bounds. A reliable optimal control method by incorporating model prediction confidence bounds into the optimisation objective function is presented. A neural network based iterative learning control strategy is presented to overcome the problem due to unknown disturbances and model-plant mismatches. The proposed methods are demonstrated on a simulated batch polymerisation process.
文摘Today the cycle time of the product develop is requ ir ed to be shortened. At the same time the requirement of the customers becomes mo re and more diverse and complex. The capability of the develop unit is limited b ecause of the existence of heterogeneous systems and distributed environments. I n this paper, we bring forward a new approach to solve the problem in product de velopment process. We also settle part key technologies in it. A great deal of information from all kinds of sources in the distributed develop ment process is interweaved. The solution to organize the workflow and manage th e information in the process is called for anxiously. We use a new approach that is asynchronous and synchronous coupling product development approach based on the network. The approach extends the develop process from the time axis. Then t he activities in the process are organized from the asynchronous and synchronous aspects. The state of every activity projects at the ASN (active semantic netwo rk). The ASN includes decision system, intelligent agent, user interface and net work. The ASN decides the types and states of the activities and deals with the couple relationship among them. The knowledge stored in ASN is open to all users through the relative interfaces. Every specialist keeps contact with their user s relying on collaborative platform implements CSCW (computer support collaborat ive work) that integrated product/process design and development. The lack of gl obal communication in product development process can be prevented in the most d egree. The key technologies that exist in the asynchronous and synchronous coupling pro duct develop approach include: integrated development structure, orderly organiz ation of information, transparent management of process, agile transfer of infor mation and rapid prototype. The development process can be completed quickly by these technologies. The technologies involve wide content. In this paper, we dis cuss some key technologies. We validate the approach by the projectrapid response manufacturing a pplication in the distributed environment. The expensive device, high technology and low using lead to RE (Rapid engineering) and RP (Rapid prototype) service a pplication by the network. RE and RP develop rapidly due to the accelerated prod uct development process. RE and RP application service platform is built in the project.
文摘Sensor networks provide means to link people with real world by processing data in real time collected from real-world and routing the query results to the right people. Application examples include continuous monitoring of environment, building infrastructures and human health. Many researchers view the sensor networks as databases, and the monitoring tasks are performed as subscriptions, queries, and alert. However, this point is not precise. First, databases can only deal with well-formed data types, with well-defined schema for their interpretation, while the raw data collected by the sensor networks, in most cases, do not fit to this requirement. Second, sensor networks have to deal with very dynamic targets, environment and resources, while databases are more static. In order to fill this gap between sensor networks and databases, we propose a novel approach, referred to as 'spatiotemporal data stream segmentation', or 'stream segmentation' for short, to address the dynamic nature and deal with 'raw' data of sensor networks. Stream segmentation is defined using Bayesian Networks in the context of sensor networks, and two application examples are given to demonstrate the usefulness of the approach.
文摘Based on the implementation of NNSPC (Neural NetWork Synchronous Parallel Computer) developed by NJU, this paper discusses two schemes for implementing artificial neural network computer withdistributed memories: One is Switch Network Structure; the other is Ring Topology Structure. This papergives a comparison betWeen the two schemes and the principles of scheme selection.
基金Supported by the US National Science Foundation, Center for Embedded Networked Sensing (EF-0410438) ARO-Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative/Penn State University (50126) in the USA
文摘Sensor network has experienced world-wide explosive interests in recent years. It combines the technology of modern microelectronic sensors, embedded computational processing systems, and modern computer and wireless networking methodologies. In this overview paper, we first provide some rationales for the growth of sensor networking. Then we discuss various basic concepts and hardware issues. Four basic application cases in the US. National Science Foundation funded Ceneter for Embedded Networked Sensing program at UCLA are presented. Finally, six challenging issues in sensor networks are discussed. Numerous references including relevant papers, books, and conferences that have appeared in recent years are given.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation (60274015) the "863" Program of P, R. China (2002AA412420)
文摘An improved pulse width modulation (PWM) neural network VLSI circuit for fault diagnosis is presented, which differs from the software-based fault diagnosis approach and exploits the merits of neural network VLSI circuit. A simple synapse multiplier is introduced, which has high precision, large linear range and less switching noise effects. A voltage-mode sigmoid circuit with adjustable gain is introduced for realization of different neuron activation functions. A voltage-pulse conversion circuit required for PWM is also introduced, which has high conversion precision and linearity. These 3 circuits are used to design a PWM VLSI neural network circuit to solve noise fault diagnosis for a main bearing. It can classify the fault samples directly. After signal processing, feature extraction and neural network computation for the analog noise signals including fault information,each output capacitor voltage value of VLSI circuit can be obtained, which represents Euclid distance between the corresponding fault signal template and the diagnosing signal, The real-time online recognition of noise fault signal can also be realized.
文摘A shortest path routing algorithm based on transient chaotic neural network is proposed in this paper. Gam-pared with previous models adopting Hopfield neural network, this algorithm has a higher ability to overcome the local minimum, and achieves a better performance. By introducing a special post-processing technique for the output matrixes, our algorithm can obtain an optimal solution with a high probability even for the paths that need more hops in large-size networks.
文摘Purpose of review The enthusiasm generated by the results of the Edmonton protocol of islet transplantation is inciting a great number of institutions to start such programs.However,the procedure of islet isolation and purification is costly,complex and technically challenging.In order to share costs and to avoid facing the steep learning curve of the procedure,many centers interested in islet transplantation have looked into collaborating with experienced groups serving as core islet isolation facilities.Recent findings The proof of principle that remote islet processing and shipment could be successfully implemented with obtainng the Portland/Minneapolis,Huddinge/Giessen and Houston/Miami partnerships.Moreover,in order to increase both the donor pool and the number of patients gaining access to islet transplantation,multicenter networks,such as the Swiss-French GRAGIL consortium and the 4-country Nordic Network in Scandinavia have been built.The GRAGIL group has been fully operational since 1999,allowing the transplantation of 27 islet preparations processed in Geneva,Switzerland into 20 recipients in France over the course of 4.5 years.Organizational issues in the design of such networks are discussed based on the example of the GRAGIL experience.Summary The feasibility and the efficiency of islet transplantation in multicenter networks have been demonstrated.This strategy allows to increase the donor pool and the accessibility to islet transplantation in an extended population area.(J Intervent Radiol,2006,15: 626-631)
基金This project was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 69874086).
文摘This paper describes a modified speed-sensorless control for induction motor (IM) based on space vector pulse width modulation and neural network. An Elman ANN method to identify the IM speed is proposed, with IM parameters employed as associated elements. The BP algorithm is used to provide an adaptive estimation of the motor speed. The effectiveness of the proposed method is verified by simulation results. The implementation on TMS320F240 fixed DSP is provided.
基金supported by the Postgraduate Innovation Project of Jiangsu University (CX10B 003X)
文摘This paper studies a queueing model with the finite buffer of capacity K in wireless cellular networks, which has two types of arriving calls--handoff and originating calls, both of which follow the Markov arriving process with different rates. The channel holding times of the two types of calls follow different phase-type distributions. Firstly, the joint distribution of two queue lengths is derived, and then the dropping and blocking probabilities, the mean queue length and the mean waiting time from the joint distribution are gotten. Finally, numerical examples show the impact of different call arrival rates on the performance measures.
