Features selection by genetic algorithm optimization with k-nearest neighbour and learning ensemble to predict Parkinson disease

<span lang="EN-US">Among the several ways followed for detecting Parkinson's disease, there is the one based on the speech signal, which is a symptom of this disease. In this paper focusing on the signal analysis, a data of voice records has been used. In these records, the patients were asked to utter vowels “a”, “o”, and “u”. Discrete wavelet transforms (DWT) applied to the speech signal to fetch the variable resolution that could hide the most important information about the patients. From the approximation a3 obtained by Daubechies wavelet at the scale 2 level 3, 21 features have been extracted: a <a name="_Hlk88480766"></a>linear predictive coding (LPC), energy, zero-crossing rate (ZCR), mel frequency cepstral coefficient (MFCC), and wavelet Shannon entropy. Then for the classification, the K-nearest neighbour (KNN) has been used. The KNN is a type of instance-based learning that can make a decision based on approximated local functions, besides the ensemble learning. However, through the learning process, the choice of the training features can have a significant impact on overall the process. So, here it stands out the role of the genetic algorithm (GA) to select the best training features that give the best accurate classification.</span>

Classification of three pathological voices based on specific features groups using support vector machine

<span>Determining and classifying pathological human sounds are still an interesting area of research in the field of speech processing. This paper explores different methods of voice features extraction, namely: Mel frequency cepstral coefficients (MFCCs), zero-crossing rate (ZCR) and discrete wavelet transform (DWT). A comparison is made between these methods in order to identify their ability in classifying any input sound as a normal or pathological voices using support vector machine (SVM). Firstly, the voice signal is processed and filtered, then vocal features are extracted using the proposed methods and finally six groups of features are used to classify the voice data as healthy, hyperkinetic dysphonia, hypokinetic dysphonia, or reflux laryngitis using separate classification processes. The classification results reach 100% accuracy using the MFCC and kurtosis feature group. While the other classification accuracies range between~60% to~97%. The Wavelet features provide very good classification results in comparison with other common voice features like MFCC and ZCR features. This paper aims to improve the diagnosis of voice disorders without the need for surgical interventions and endoscopic procedures which consumes time and burden the patients. Also, the comparison between the proposed feature extraction methods offers a good reference for further researches in the voice classification area.</span>

Infrared and Visible Image Fusion Based on Co-occurrence Analysis Shearlet Transform Context-Aware

This study based on co-occurrence analysis shearlet transform (CAST) effectively combines the latent low rank representation (LatLRR) and the regularization of zero-crossing counting in differences to fuse the heterogeneous images. First, the source images are decomposed by CAST method into base-layer and detail-layer sub-images. Secondly, for the base-layer components with larger-scale intensity variation, the LatLRR, is a valid method to extract the salient information from image sources, and can be applied to generate saliency map to implement the weighted fusion of base-layer images adaptively. Meanwhile, the regularization term of zero crossings in differences, which is a classic method of optimization, is designed as the regularization term to construct the fusion of detail-layer images. By this method, the gradient information concealed in the source images can be extracted as much as possible, then the fusion image owns more abundant edge information. Compared with other state-of-the-art algorithms on publicly available datasets, the quantitative and qualitative analysis of experimental results demonstrate that the proposed method outperformed in enhancing the contrast and achieving close fusion result.

COMPUTATIONLESS PALM-PRINT VERIFICATION USING WAVELET ORIENTED ZERO-CROSSING SIGNATURE

Palmprints can be characterized by their texture and the patterns of that texture dominate in a vertical direction. Therefore, the energy of the coefficients in the transform domain is more concentrated in the vertical sideband. Using this idea, this paper proposes the characterization of the texture features of the palmprint using zero-crossing signatures based on the dyadic discrete wavelet transform (DWT) to effectively identify an individual. A zero-crossing signature of 4 x 256 was generated from the lower four resolution levels of dyadic DWT in the enrolment process and stored in the database to identify the person in recognition mode. Euclidean distance was determined to find the best fit for query palmprints zero-crossing signature from the dataset. The proposed algorithm was tested on the PolyU dataset containing 6000 multi-spectral images. The proposed algorithm achieved 96.27% accuracy with a lower recognition time of 0.76 seconds. ABSTRAK: Pengesan Tapak Tangan boleh dikategorikan berdasarkan ciri-ciri tekstur dan corak pada tekstur yang didominasi pada garis tegak. Oleh itu, pekali tenaga di kawasan transformasi adalah lebih penuh pada jalur-sisi menegak. Berdasarkan idea ini, cadangan kajian ini adalah berdasarkan ciri-ciri tekstur pada tapak tangan dan tanda pengenalan sifar-silang melalui transformasi gelombang kecil diadik yang diskret (DWT) bagi mengecam individu. Pada mod pengecaman, tanda pengenalan sifar-silang 4 x 256 yang terhasil daripada tahap diadik resolusi empat terendah DWT digunakan dalam proses kemasukan dan simpanan di pangkalan data bagi mengenal pasti individu. Jarak Euklidan yang terhasil turut digunakan bagi memperoleh padanan tapak tangan paling sesuai melalui tanda pengenalan sifar-silang dari set data. Algoritma yang dicadangkan ini diuji pada set data PolyU yang mengandungi 6000 imej pelbagai-spektrum. Algoritma yang dicadangkan ini berjaya mencapai ketepatan sebanyak 96.27% dengan durasi pengecaman berkurang sebanyak 0.76 saat.

DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM OF THE THYRISTOR REGULATOR IN THE NETWORK OF THE METALLURGICAL SHOP

The reasons for the deterioration of the electromagnetic environment in the workshop distribution network of a metallurgical enterprise with powerful valve regulators are considered. A local solution to the problem of improving electromagnetic compatibility is proposed by using a digital microcontroller control system for thyristor regulators of resistance mixers. The effect is achieved due to a more accurate fulfillment of the conditions for switching the gates of each phase at the moment of zero crossing. This allows not only to reduce the level of higher harmonics of the current in the distribution network and improve the symmetry of voltages, but also to increase the stability of the equipment.

Short communication: A new tool to define multiscale bedform characteristics from bed elevation data

Systematic identification and characterization of bedforms from bathymetric data are crucial in many studies focused on fluvial processes. Automated and accurate processing of bed elevation data is challenging where dune fields are complex, irregular and, especially, where multiple scales co-exist. Here, we introduce a new tool to quantify dune properties from bathymetric data representing multiple dune scales. A first step in the procedure is to decompose the bathymetric data based on a LOESS algorithm. Steep dune lee side slopes are accounted for by implementing objective breaks in the algorithm, accounting for discontinuities in the bed level profiles, often occurring at the toe of the lee side slope of dunes. The steep lee slopes are then approximated by fitting a sigmoid function. Following the decomposition of the bathymetric data, bedforms are identified based on zero-crossing, and the relevant properties are calculated. The approach to decompose bedforms adopted in the presented tool is particularly applicable where secondary dunes are large and thus filtering could easily lead to undesired smoothing of the primary morphology. Application of the tool to two bathymetric maps demonstrates that the decomposition and identification are successful, as the lee side slopes are better preserved.

EXTENDED KALMAN FILTER BASED BRUSHLESS DC MOTOR FOR ROTOR POSITION AND SPEED CONTROL

A method to control speed and rotor position with improved performance has been described in this research. Various techniques are taken into consideration with their detailed description. During this process new methods are also introduced with their pros and cons. The research includes a detailed study of progressive back-Emf sensing strategies. The relevant methods, which can support estimation, are the back Emf zero-crossing method, integration of voltage, and position estimation by flux and inductance. In this thesis, Extended Kalman filter is utilized for position and speed estimation. Firstly, DC voltage will be applied as an input. Extended Kalman Filter is used to perform state estimation while PID controller is employed to regulate the system state following the reference signal. The proposed solution leads to control of the ripple generated in speed and torque of Brushless DC Motor and improved performance.

EXTENDED KALMAN FILTER BASED BRUSHLESS DC MOTOR FOR ROTOR POSITION AND SPEED CONTROL

A method to control speed and rotor position with improved performance has been described in this research. Various techniques are taken into consideration with their detailed description. During this process new methods are also introduced with their pros and cons. The research includes a detailed study of progressive back-Emf sensing strategies. The relevant methods, which can support estimation, are the back Emf zero-crossing method, integration of voltage, and position estimation by flux and inductance. In this thesis, Extended Kalman filter is utilized for position and speed estimation. Firstly, DC voltage will be applied as an input. Extended Kalman Filter is used to perform state estimation while PID controller is employed to regulate the system state following the reference signal. The proposed solution leads to control of the ripple generated in speed and torque of Brushless DC Motor and improved performance.