We contribute through this work to the design of a novel variational framework able to match and recognize multiple instances of multiple reference logos in large scale images. Reference logos as well as test images, are seen as constellations of local features (interest points, regions, etc.) and matched by minimizing an energy function mixing (i) a fidelity term that measures the quality of f...

This paper reports on recent developments of the LOGOS GAIAS Project. The LOGOS GAIAS project aims at providing material and technologies for developing language competence in the area of integrated landscape development in Europe. The authors introduce GYMN@ZILLA, a browser-like application which integrates existing educational and non-educational modules in a new didactic environment. GYMN@ZI...

To what extent can simple contextual events affect preference? In this study, three tests were applied to assert whether contextual unpredictability has a negative effect on preference for novel visual items. By asking subjects to rate their first impressions of novel brand logos while playing simple sounds, Study 1 shows that brand logos coupled to unpredictable sounds were rated less favorabl...

Paper documents are routinely found in general litigation and criminal and terrorist investigations. The current state-of-the-art processing of these documents is to simply OCR them and search strictly the text. This ignores all handwriting, signatures, logos, images, watermarks, and any other non-text artifacts in a document. Technology, however, exists to extract key metadata from paper docum...

New logistic systems are inherently groups of interacting agents. Each such agent corresponds to some real world device, person, or institution that has a virtual counterpart inside a computer. These virtual agents are software objects that communicate with each other over a wide area network. As both the individual agents and their interrelationships are highly agile, some means are required t...

This paper outlines the research conducted to develop and evaluate a Visual Art Education tool (APH-Pensil), based on the fundamental design theory. This tool consists of six modules. The Art element module help students acquire skills in creating lines, space and colour; the Design module, help students acquire skills to identify harmony, balance, emphasis, contrast, rhythm, variations and int...