Sketch Understanding

2011 ◽  
pp. 232-245
Author(s):  
Vincenzo Deufemia
Keyword(s):  
Research Field ◽  
Shape Description ◽  
Order Number ◽  
Automatic Construction ◽  
Engineering Software ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
On Line ◽  
Active Research ◽  
Description Languages ◽  
Sketch Understanding

Recognition of hand-drawn, diagrammatic sketches is a very active research field, since it finds a natural application in a wide range of domains, such as engineering, software design, and architecture. However, it is a particularly difficult task since the symbols of a sketched diagram can be drawn by using a different stroke-order, -number, and -direction. The difficulties in the recognition process are often made harder by the lack of precision and by the presence of ambiguities in messy hand-drawn sketches. In this article we present a brief survey on sketch understanding techniques and tools. We first present major problems that should be considered in the construction of on-line sketch recognizers. We analyze representative works for the recognition of freehand shape and describe several shape description languages for the automatic construction of sketch recognizers.

scholarly journals Behavior signal processing for vehicle applications

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chiyomi Miyajima ◽  
Pongtep Angkititrakul ◽  
Kazuya Takeda
Keyword(s):  
Signal Processing ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Driving Safety ◽  
Human Machine Interaction ◽  
Lane Changing ◽  
The Road ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Active Research ◽  
On The Road ◽  
Driver Identification

Within the past decade, analyzing and modeling human behavior by processing large amounts of collected data has become an active research field in the area of human–machine interaction. The research community is striving to find principled ways to explain and represent important behavioral characteristics of humans, with the goal of developing more efficient and more effective cooperative interactions between humans, machines, and environment. This paper provides a summary of the progress we have achieved to date in our study, which has focused specifically on interactions between driver, vehicle, and driving environment. First, we describe the method of data collection used to develop our on-the-road driving data corpus. We then provide an overview of the data-driven, signal processing approaches we used to analyze and model driver behavior for a wide range of practical vehicle applications. Next, we perform experimental validation by observing the actual driving behavior of groups of real drivers. In particular, the vehicle applications of our research include driver identification, behavior prediction related to car following and lane changing, detection of emotional frustration, and improving driving safety through driver coaching. We hope this paper will provide some insight to researchers with an interest in this field, and help identify areas and applications where further research is needed.

scholarly journals A Survey on Arabic Handwritten Script Recognition Systems

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Soumia Djaghbellou ◽  
Abderraouf Bouziane ◽  
Abdelouahab Attia ◽  
Zahid Akhtar
Keyword(s):  
Character Recognition ◽  
Optical Character Recognition ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Optical Character ◽  
On Line ◽  
Recognition Systems ◽  
Active Research ◽  
Handwritten Arabic ◽  
Open Issues

The optical character recognition (OCR) system is still an active research field in pattern recognition. Such systems can identify, recognize and distinguish electronically between characters and texts, printed or handwritten. They can also do a transformation of such data type into machine-processable form to facilitate the interaction between user and machine in various applications. In this paper, we present the global structure of an OCR system, with its types (on-line and off-line), categories (printed and handwritten) and its main steps. We also focused on off-line handwritten Arabic character recognition and provided a list of the main datasets publicly available. This paper also presents a survey of the works that have been carried out over recent years. Finally, some open issues and potential research directions have been highlighted

scholarly journals Searching for mechanism of correlation of interests of the transport holding’s managers and employees

2020 ◽  
Vol 89 ◽  
pp. 02006
Author(s):  
Natalia Chevtaeva ◽  
Olga Shestopalova ◽  
Tatyana Okuneva
Keyword(s):  
Training And Development ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Corporate Management ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Active Research ◽  
Labour Potential ◽  
High Level ◽  
Development Paradigm ◽  
Research Analysis

Digital transformation is the current development paradigm of any modern organisation. Digitalisation, automation and robotisation actively affect the activities of both large and small enterprises and have an impact on all spheres of life. Studying the correlation of corporate interests of employees and managers of Russian Railways, JSC transport holding allowed us to identify areas of their correlation, as well as areas where we defined their inconsistency. At the same time, this area of interaction between employees and employers requires active research since it does not always fall into the research field. Based on empirical research, analysis of corporate reports on the company’s business activities, as well as content analysis of interviews with managers, the authors show that alignment of interest can be achieved by means of systematic development and meeting the needs of staff in training and development; availability of a clear program of the company’s development and provision of a wide range of social benefits and guarantees contribute to the achievement of stable position on the market of logistic services, stable work teams, high level of staff involvement in the activities of the company, higher job satisfaction, greater confidence of staff in developing and implementing changes, as well as improving technical, technological and operating processes. On the other hand, the study shows that in the opinion of managers and potential employees (based on the analysis of the generation Z’s system of values) the corporate management model of Russian Railways, JSC may create barriers to the development of the company and fulfilment of employees’ labour potential. This problem can be avoided by improving corporate management systems and increasing the independence of the staff.

scholarly journals A Survey on Arabic Handwritten Script Recognition Systems

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Keyword(s):  
Character Recognition ◽  
Optical Character Recognition ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Optical Character ◽  
On Line ◽  
Recognition Systems ◽  
Active Research ◽  
Handwritten Arabic ◽  
Open Issues

The optical character recognition (OCR) system is still an active research field in pattern recognition. Such systems can identify, recognize and distinguish electronically between characters and texts, printed or handwritten. They can also do a transformation of such data type into machine-processable form to facilitate the interaction between user and machine in various applications. In this paper, we present the global structure of an OCR system, with its types (on-line and off-line), categories (printed and handwritten) and its main steps. We also focused on off-line handwritten Arabic character recognition and provided a list of the main datasets publicly available. This paper also presents a survey of the works that have been carried out over recent years. Finally, some open issues and potential research directions have been highlighted

Recent Progress and Plans in Computer-Controlled High Resolution Electron Microscopy

1990 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 154-155
Author(s):  
W.J. de Ruijter ◽  
Peter Rez ◽  
David J. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Digital Processing ◽  
High Resolution Electron Microscopy ◽  
Objective Lens ◽  
Linear Filter ◽  
Contrast Transfer Function ◽  
Image Displacement ◽  
Spatially Resolved ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
On Line

Digital computers are becoming widely recognized as standard accessories for electron microscopy. Due to instrumental innovations the emphasis in digital processing is shifting from off-line manipulation of electron micrographs to on-line image acquisition, analysis and microscope control. An on-line computer leads to better utilization of the instrument and, moreover, the flexibility of software control creates the possibility of a wide range of novel experiments, for example, based on temporal and spatially resolved acquisition of images or microdiffraction patterns. The instrumental resolution in electron microscopy is often restricted by a combination of specimen movement, radiation damage and improper microscope adjustment (where the settings of focus, objective lens stigmatism and especially beam alignment are most critical). We are investigating the possibility of proper microscope alignment based on computer induced tilt of the electron beam. Image details corresponding to specimen spacings larger than ∼20Å are produced mainly through amplitude contrast; an analysis based on geometric optics indicates that beam tilt causes a simple image displacement. Higher resolution detail is characterized by wave propagation through the optical system of the microscope and we find that beam tilt results in a dispersive image displacement, i.e. the displacement varies with spacing. This approach is valid for weak phase objects (such as amorphous thin films), where transfer is simply described by a linear filter (phase contrast transfer function) and for crystalline materials, where imaging is described in terms of dynamical scattering and non-linear imaging theory. In both cases beam tilt introduces image artefacts.

scholarly journals Growth Promotion or Osmotic Stress Response: How SNF1-Related Protein Kinase 2 (SnRK2) Kinases Are Activated and Manage Intracellular Signaling in Plants

Plants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 1443
Author(s):  
Yoshiaki Kamiyama ◽  
Sotaro Katagiri ◽  
Taishi Umezawa
Keyword(s):  
Protein Kinase ◽  
Plant Growth ◽  
Osmotic Stress ◽  
Protein Function ◽  
Intracellular Signaling ◽  
Growth Promotion ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Related Protein ◽  
Wide Range

Reversible phosphorylation is a major mechanism for regulating protein function and controls a wide range of cellular functions including responses to external stimuli. The plant-specific SNF1-related protein kinase 2s (SnRK2s) function as central regulators of plant growth and development, as well as tolerance to multiple abiotic stresses. Although the activity of SnRK2s is tightly regulated in a phytohormone abscisic acid (ABA)-dependent manner, recent investigations have revealed that SnRK2s can be activated by group B Raf-like protein kinases independently of ABA. Furthermore, evidence is accumulating that SnRK2s modulate plant growth through regulation of target of rapamycin (TOR) signaling. Here, we summarize recent advances in knowledge of how SnRK2s mediate plant growth and osmotic stress signaling and discuss future challenges in this research field.

scholarly journals An Overview on the Rheology, Mechanical Properties, Durability, 3D Printing, and Microstructural Performance of Nanomaterials in Cementitious Composites

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 2950
Author(s):  
Hongwei Song ◽  
Xinle Li
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Cementitious Materials ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Cementitious Composites ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Contour Crafting ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Active Research

The most active research area is nanotechnology in cementitious composites, which has a wide range of applications and has achieved popularity over the last three decades. Nanoparticles (NPs) have emerged as possible materials to be used in the field of civil engineering. Previous research has concentrated on evaluating the effect of different NPs in cementitious materials to alter material characteristics. In order to provide a broad understanding of how nanomaterials (NMs) can be used, this paper critically evaluates previous research on the influence of rheology, mechanical properties, durability, 3D printing, and microstructural performance on cementitious materials. The flow properties of fresh cementitious composites can be measured using rheology and slump. Mechanical properties such as compressive, flexural, and split tensile strength reveal hardened properties. The necessary tests for determining a NM’s durability in concrete are shrinkage, pore structure and porosity, and permeability. The advent of modern 3D printing technologies is suitable for structural printing, such as contour crafting and binder jetting. Three-dimensional (3D) printing has opened up new avenues for the building and construction industry to become more digital. Regardless of the material science, a range of problems must be tackled, including developing smart cementitious composites suitable for 3D structural printing. According to the scanning electron microscopy results, the addition of NMs to cementitious materials results in a denser and improved microstructure with more hydration products. This paper provides valuable information and details about the rheology, mechanical properties, durability, 3D printing, and microstructural performance of cementitious materials with NMs and encourages further research.

A Wide Range Ge Gamma-Ray Spectrometer for on-Line Measurements of Reactor Cooling Water Activity

1977 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 673-677 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. J. Lipsett ◽  
I. L. Fowler ◽  
R. J. Dinger ◽  
H. L. Malm
Keyword(s):  
Water Activity ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Cooling Water ◽  
Gamma Ray Spectrometer ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
On Line

scholarly journals Recent Advances in bis-Chalcone-Based Photoinitiators of Polymerization: From Mechanistic Investigations to Applications

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (11) ◽  
pp. 3192
Author(s):  
Nicolas Giacoletto ◽  
Frédéric Dumur
Keyword(s):  
Free Radical ◽  
Radical Polymerization ◽  
Cationic Polymerization ◽  
Free Radical Polymerization ◽  
Research Field ◽  
4D Printing ◽  
Unique Structure ◽  
The Past ◽  
Mechanistic Investigations ◽  
Active Research

Over the past several decades, photopolymerization has become an active research field, and the ongoing efforts to develop new photoinitiating systems are supported by the different applications in which this polymerization technique is involved—including dentistry, 3D and 4D printing, adhesives, and laser writing. In the search for new structures, bis-chalcones that combine two chalcones’ moieties within a unique structure were determined as being promising photosensitizers to initiate both the free-radical polymerization of acrylates and the cationic polymerization of epoxides. In this review, an overview of the different bis-chalcones reported to date is provided. Parallel to the mechanistic investigations aiming at elucidating the polymerization mechanisms, bis-chalcones-based photoinitiating systems were used for different applications, which are detailed in this review.

scholarly journals Synthesis of Micro- and Nanoparticles in Sub- and Supercritical Water: From the Laboratory to Larger Scales

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (16) ◽  
pp. 5508
Author(s):  
F. Ruiz-Jorge ◽  
J. R. Portela ◽  
J. Sánchez-Oneto ◽  
E. J. Martínez de la Ossa
Keyword(s):  
Supercritical Fluids ◽  
Supercritical Water ◽  
Metal Particles ◽  
High Pressure And Temperature ◽  
Particle Generation ◽  
Innovative Method ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Active Research ◽  
Main Operating ◽  
Temperature Water

The use of micro- and nanoparticles is gaining more and more importance because of their wide range of uses and benefits based on their unique mechanical, physical, electrical, optical, electronic, and magnetic properties. In recent decades, supercritical fluid technologies have strongly emerged as an effective alternative to other numerous particle generation processes, mainly thanks to the peculiar properties exhibited by supercritical fluids. Carbon dioxide and water have so far been two of the most commonly used fluids for particle generation, the former being the fluid par excellence in this field, mainly, because it offers the possibility of precipitating thermolabile particles. Nevertheless, the use of high-pressure and -temperature water opens an innovative and very interesting field of study, especially with regards to the precipitation of particles that could hardly be precipitated when CO2 is used, such as metal particles with a considerable value in the market. This review describes an innovative method to obtain micro- and nanoparticles: hydrothermal synthesis by means of near and supercritical water. It also describes the differences between this method and other conventional procedures, the most currently active research centers, the types of particles synthesized, the techniques to evaluate the products obtained, the main operating parameters, the types of reactors, and amongst them, the most significant and the most frequently used, the scaling-up studies under progress, and the milestones to be reached in the coming years.

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