scholarly journals Ethiopian Banknote Recognition Using Convolutional Neural Network and Its Prototype Development Using Embedded Platform

2022 ◽  
Vol 2022 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Dereje Tekilu Aseffa ◽  
Harish Kalla ◽  
Satyasis Mishra

Money transactions can be performed by automated self-service machines like ATMs for money deposits and withdrawals, banknote counters and coin counters, automatic vending machines, and automatic smart card charging machines. There are four important functions such as banknote recognition, counterfeit banknote detection, serial number recognition, and fitness classification which are furnished with these devices. Therefore, we need a robust system that can recognize banknotes and classify them into denominations that can be used in these automated machines. However, the most widely available banknote detectors are hardware systems that use optical and magnetic sensors to detect and validate banknotes. These banknote detectors are usually designed for specific country banknotes. Reprogramming such a system to detect banknotes is very difficult. In addition, researchers have developed banknote recognition systems using deep learning artificial intelligence technology like CNN and R-CNN. However, in these systems, dataset used for training is relatively small, and the accuracy of banknote recognition is found smaller. The existing systems also do not include implementation and its development using embedded systems. In this research work, we collected various Ethiopian currencies with different ages and conditions and applied various optimization techniques for CNN architects to identify the fake notes. Experimental analysis has been demonstrated with different models of CNN such as InceptionV3, MobileNetV2, XceptionNet, and ResNet50. MobileNetV2 with RMSProp optimization technique with batch size 32 is found to be a robust and reliable Ethiopian banknote detector and achieved superior accuracy of 96.4% in comparison to other CNN models. Selected model MobileNetV2 with RMSProp optimization has been implemented through an embedded platform by utilizing Raspberry Pi 3 B+ and other peripherals. Further, real-time identification of fake notes in a Web-based user interface (UI) has also been proposed in the research.

2022 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 0-0

Nowadays, many people are suffering from several health related issues in which Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is an important one. Identification, prevention and diagnosis of diseases is a very challenging task in the field of medical science. This paper proposes a new feature optimization technique known as PSO-Ensemble1 to reduce the number of features from CAD datasets. The proposed model is based on Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) with Ensemble1 classifier as the objective function and is compared with other optimization techniques like PSO-CFSE and PSO-J48 with two benchmark CAD datasets. The main objective of this research work is to classify CAD with the proposed PSO-Ensemble1 model using the Ensemble Technique.


2020 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  

Inverted Pendulum system is one of the most exciting problems in control theory. In this research work, a new variant of Grey Wolf optimizer (GWO) via Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) based on Adaptive Constants (AC) is proposed. The proposed technique (GWO/PSO-AC) is tested via twenty-three benchmark functions and compared to GWO based on PSO without adaptive constants (GWO/PSO). The suggested technique shows superiority in determining the optimal solutions for the well-established benchmark test functions with high computing performance compared to alternative techniques. The proposed GWO/PSO-AC technique, is employed to tune the parameters of the Variable Structure Adaptive Fuzzy (VSAF) controller in addition to the Reduced Linear Quadratic Regulator (RLQR) suggested by the authors. Both controllers are used to stabilize the cart position and to swing up the pendulum angle. The RLQR has an advantage over regular LQR, which is, the numberof the required parameters to obtain the required LQR gains is reduced. The proposed technique is compared with two optimization techniques. The proposed technique achieves high performance for both the cart position and the pendulum angle. The attained results are very promising.


2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 2915-2940
Author(s):  
Pascal Horton

Abstract. Analog methods (AMs) use synoptic-scale predictors to search in the past for similar days to a target day in order to infer the predictand of interest, such as daily precipitation. They can rely on outputs of numerical weather prediction (NWP) models in the context of operational forecasting or outputs of climate models in the context of climate impact studies. AMs require low computing capacity and have demonstrated useful potential for application in several contexts. AtmoSwing is open-source software written in C++ that implements AMs in a flexible way so that different variants can be handled dynamically. It comprises four tools: a Forecaster for use in operational forecasting, a Viewer to display the results, a Downscaler for climate studies, and an Optimizer to establish the relationship between predictands and predictors. The Forecaster handles every required processing internally, such as NWP output downloading (when possible) and reading as well as grid interpolation, without external scripts or file conversion. The processing of a forecast requires low computing efforts and can even run on a Raspberry Pi computer. It provides valuable results, as revealed by a 3-year-long operational forecast in the Swiss Alps. The Viewer displays the forecasts in an interactive GIS environment with several levels of synthesis and detail. This allows for the provision of a quick overview of the potential critical situations in the upcoming days, as well as the possibility for the user to delve into the details of the forecasted predictand and criteria distributions. The Downscaler allows for the use of AMs in a climatic context, either for climate reconstruction or for climate change impact studies. When used for future climate studies, it is necessary to pay close attention to the selected predictors so that they contain the climate change signal. The Optimizer implements different optimization techniques, such as a semiautomatic sequential approach, Monte Carlo simulations, and a global optimization technique, using genetic algorithms. Establishing a statistical relationship between predictors and predictands is computationally intensive because it requires numerous assessments over decades. To this end, the code was highly optimized for computing efficiency, is parallelized (using multiple threads), and scales well on a Linux cluster. This procedure is only required to establish the statistical relationship, which can then be used for forecasting or downscaling at a low computing cost.


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pascal Horton

Abstract. Analog methods (AMs) allow for the prediction of local meteorological variables of interest (predictand) such as the daily precipitation, on the basis of synoptic variables (predictors). They can rely on outputs of numerical weather prediction models in the context of operational forecasting or outputs of climate models in the context of climate impact studies. AMs require low computing capacity and have demonstrated a useful potential for application in several contexts. AtmoSwing is an open source software written in C++ that implements AMs in a flexible manner so that different variants can be handled dynamically. It comprises four tools: a Forecaster that performs operational forecasts, a Viewer for displaying the results, a Downscaler for climate studies, and an Optimizer for inferring the relationship between the predictand and predictors. The Forecaster handles every required processing internally, such as operational predictor downloading (when possible) and reading, grid interpolation, etc., without external scripts or file conversion. The processing of a forecast is extremely low-intensive in terms of computing infrastructure and can even run on a Raspberry Pi computer. It provides valuable results, as revealed by a three-year-long operational forecast in the Swiss Alps. The Viewer displays the forecasts in an interactive GIS environment. It contains several layers of syntheses and details in order to provide a quick overview of the potential critical events in the upcoming days, as well as the possibility for the user to delve into the details of the forecasted predictand and criteria distributions. The Downscaler allows the use of AMs in a climatic context, either for climate reconstruction or for climate change impact studies. When used for future climate studies, it is necessary to pay close attention to the selected predictors, so that they contain the climate change signal. The Optimizer implements different optimization techniques, such as a sequential approach, Monte–Carlo simulation, and a global optimization technique using genetic algorithms. The process of inferring a statistical relationship between predictors and predictand is quite intensive in terms of processing because it requires numerous assessments over decades. To this end, the Optimizer was highly optimized in terms of computing efficiency, is parallelized over multiple threads and scales well on a Linux cluster. This procedure is only required to infer the statistical relationship, which can then be used in forecasting or downscaling at a low computing cost.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (15) ◽  
pp. 7169
Author(s):  
Mohamed Allouche ◽  
Tarek Frikha ◽  
Mihai Mitrea ◽  
Gérard Memmi ◽  
Faten Chaabane

To bridge the current gap between the Blockchain expectancies and their intensive computation constraints, the present paper advances a lightweight processing solution, based on a load-balancing architecture, compatible with the lightweight/embedding processing paradigms. In this way, the execution of complex operations is securely delegated to an off-chain general-purpose computing machine while the intimate Blockchain operations are kept on-chain. The illustrations correspond to an on-chain Tezos configuration and to a multiprocessor ARM embedded platform (integrated into a Raspberry Pi). The performances are assessed in terms of security, execution time, and CPU consumption when achieving a visual document fingerprint task. It is thus demonstrated that the advanced solution makes it possible for a computing intensive application to be deployed under severely constrained computation and memory resources, as set by a Raspberry Pi 3. The experimental results show that up to nine Tezos nodes can be deployed on a single Raspberry Pi 3 and that the limitation is not derived from the memory but from the computation resources. The execution time with a limited number of fingerprints is 40% higher than using a classical PC solution (value computed with 95% relative error lower than 5%).


2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 1274
Author(s):  
Loau Al-Bahrani ◽  
Mehdi Seyedmahmoudian ◽  
Ben Horan ◽  
Alex Stojcevski

Few non-traditional optimization techniques are applied to the dynamic economic dispatch (DED) of large-scale thermal power units (TPUs), e.g., 1000 TPUs, that consider the effects of valve-point loading with ramp-rate limitations. This is a complicated multiple mode problem. In this investigation, a novel optimization technique, namely, a multi-gradient particle swarm optimization (MG-PSO) algorithm with two stages for exploring and exploiting the search space area, is employed as an optimization tool. The M particles (explorers) in the first stage are used to explore new neighborhoods, whereas the M particles (exploiters) in the second stage are used to exploit the best neighborhood. The M particles’ negative gradient variation in both stages causes the equilibrium between the global and local search space capabilities. This algorithm’s authentication is demonstrated on five medium-scale to very large-scale power systems. The MG-PSO algorithm effectively reduces the difficulty of handling the large-scale DED problem, and simulation results confirm this algorithm’s suitability for such a complicated multi-objective problem at varying fitness performance measures and consistency. This algorithm is also applied to estimate the required generation in 24 h to meet load demand changes. This investigation provides useful technical references for economic dispatch operators to update their power system programs in order to achieve economic benefits.


2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 6644
Author(s):  
Ali Selim ◽  
Salah Kamel ◽  
Amal A. Mohamed ◽  
Ehab E. Elattar

In recent years, the integration of distributed generators (DGs) in radial distribution systems (RDS) has received considerable attention in power system research. The major purpose of DG integration is to decrease the power losses and improve the voltage profiles that directly lead to improving the overall efficiency of the power system. Therefore, this paper proposes a hybrid optimization technique based on analytical and metaheuristic algorithms for optimal DG allocation in RDS. In the proposed technique, the loss sensitivity factor (LSF) is utilized to reduce the search space of the DG locations, while the analytical technique is used to calculate initial DG sizes based on a mathematical formulation. Then, a metaheuristic sine cosine algorithm (SCA) is applied to identify the optimal DG allocation based on the LSF and analytical techniques instead of using random initialization. To prove the superiority and high performance of the proposed hybrid technique, two standard RDSs, IEEE 33-bus and 69-bus, are considered. Additionally, a comparison between the proposed techniques, standard SCA, and other existing optimization techniques is carried out. The main findings confirmed the enhancement in the convergence of the proposed technique compared with the standard SCA and the ability to allocate multiple DGs in RDS.


2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Fayiz Abu Khadra ◽  
Jaber Abu Qudeiri ◽  
Mohammed Alkahtani

A control methodology based on a nonlinear control algorithm and optimization technique is presented in this paper. A controller called “the robust integral of the sign of the error” (in short, RISE) is applied to control chaotic systems. The optimum RISE controller parameters are obtained via genetic algorithm optimization techniques. RISE control methodology is implemented on two chaotic systems, namely, the Duffing-Holms and Van der Pol systems. Numerical simulations showed the good performance of the optimized RISE controller in tracking task and its ability to ensure robustness with respect to bounded external disturbances.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chathuranga M. Wijerathna Basnayaka ◽  
Dushantha Nalin K. Jayakody

With the advancement in drone technology, in just a few years, drones will be assisting humans in every domain. But there are many challenges to be tackled, communication being the chief one. This paper aims at providing insights into the latest UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) communication technologies through investigation of suitable task modules, antennas, resource handling platforms, and network architectures. Additionally, we explore techniques such as machine learning and path planning to enhance existing drone communication methods. Encryption and optimization techniques for ensuring long−lasting and secure communications, as well as for power management, are discussed. Moreover, applications of UAV networks for different contextual uses ranging from navigation to surveillance, URLLC (Ultra-reliable and low−latency communications), edge computing and work related to artificial intelligence are examined. In particular, the intricate interplay between UAV, advanced cellular communication, and internet of things constitutes one of the focal points of this paper. The survey encompasses lessons learned, insights, challenges, open issues, and future directions in UAV communications. Our literature review reveals the need for more research work on drone−to−drone and drone−to−device communications.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chinmay Shah ◽  
Richard Wies

The conventional power distribution network is being transformed drastically due to high penetration of renewable energy sources (RES) and energy storage. The optimal scheduling and dispatch is important to better harness the energy from intermittent RES. Traditional centralized optimization techniques limit the size of the problem and hence distributed techniques are adopted. The distributed optimization technique partitions the power distribution network into sub-networks which solves the local sub problem and exchanges information with the neighboring sub-networks for the global update. This paper presents an adaptive spectral graph partitioning algorithm based on vertex migration while maintaining computational load balanced for synchronization, active power balance and sub-network resiliency. The parameters that define the resiliency metrics of power distribution networks are discussed and leveraged for better operation of sub-networks in grid connected mode as well as islanded mode. The adaptive partition of the IEEE 123-bus network into resilient sub-networks is demonstrated in this paper.


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