When extracting discriminative features from multimodal data, current methods rarely concern themselves with the data distribution. In this paper, we present an assumption that is consistent with the viewpoint of discrimination, that is, a person's overall biometric data should be regarded as one class in the input space, and his different biometric data can form different Gaussians distributio...

The sphere decoding algorithm (SDA) has been widely used for maximum likelihood (ML) detection in MIMO systems. However, the conventional SDA is very complex for hardware implementation, and the throughput of current SDA implementation is below the requirement of next generation high-speed wireless communications. In this paper, we introduce an efficient pipeline interleaved (PL) sphere decodin...

Semantic service discovery is the process of locating Web services based on the description of their functional and non-functional semantics. Both service oriented computing and the semantic Web envision intelligent agents to proactively pursue this task on behalf of their clients. Service discovery can be performed in different ways depending on the service description framework, on means of s...

Heat generated by the specific dynamic action (SDA) associated with feeding is known to substitute for the thermoregulatory costs of cold-exposed endotherms; however, the effectiveness of this depends on food temperature. When food is cooler than core body temperature, it is warmed by body heat and, consequently, imposes a thermoregulatory challenge to the animal. The degree to which this cost ...

This case report demonstrates the benefit of using the shortened dental arch (SDA) design for a comprehensive implant-supported restoration and the avoidance of the complexities of implant placement near the maxillary sinus. The SDA concept as a treatment option is encouraging in terms of function, patient satisfaction, and cost-effectiveness.

We address the issue of maximizing number connected devices in a Narrowband Internet-of-Things (NB-IoT) network using nonorthogonal multiple access (NOMA) downlink. first propose an optimal joint subcarrier and power allocation strategy assuming perfect channel state information (CSI) called stratified device (SDA), which maximizes connectivity under data rate, power, bandwidth constraints. The...

It is well known that software errors may lead to information security vulnerabilities, the breach of which can have considerable negative impacts for organizations. Studies have found that a large percentage of security defects in e-business applications are due to design-related flaws, which could be detected and corrected during applications development. Traditional methods of managing softw...

A novel template-dependent extension based isothermal amplification (TEIA) system with high single-base discrimination capability is developed, where the interference caused by non-specific reaction in isothermal strand displacement amplification (SDA) technique is substantially avoided via using a functionalized template probe, showing potential value in the development and application of SDA ...

The self-assembling of three-dimensional (3-D) MEMS from polysilicon surface micromachined part is very attractive. To avoid risky external manipulation, the practical use of integrated actuator to perform the assembling task is required. To that goal, this paper presents detailed characteristics of the electrostatic surface micromachined scratch drive actuator (SDA). First, from numerous SDA t...

It is the position of Sports Dietitians Australia (SDA) that adolescent athletes have unique nutritional requirements as a consequence of undertaking daily training and competition in addition to the demands of growth and development. As such, SDA established an expert multidisciplinary panel to undertake an independent review of the relevant scientific evidence and consulted with its professio...