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In this paper, we deal with the problem of sensor performance estimation. As we assume that the sensor is described with only few data, we decide to use the theory of belief functions to represent the inherent uncertainty of our information. Hence, we introduce the belief functions framework, especially in the continuous approach. We describe the model of sensor adopted in our study. Knowing th...

The paper aims to show that VLSI efficient implementations of Boolean functions (BFs) using threshold gates (TGs) are possible. First we detail depth-size tradeoffs for COMPARISON when implemented by TGs of variable fan-in (∆); a class of polynomially bounded TG circuits having O (lgn ⁄ lg∆) depth and O (n ⁄ ∆) size for any 3 ≤ ∆ ≤ clgn, improves on the previous known size O (n). We then procee...

The focus of this paper is evaluation of public transport (PT) performances. For this purpose the focus is on quantitative performance attributes of tramway network and two levels of the evaluation analysis are defined – the micro and macro level analysis. The two-level evaluation analysis can be used to solve the problem of ambiguity in conclusions about PT performances. The ambiguity appears ...

In this paper, we presented a technique to determine player perception (a performance measure) through their online presence (media feedback), which is far more accurate than one determined by traditional means of looking at player statistics. The proposed model is a research-in-progress that takes into account the factors such as toughness of the fixtures, toughness of opponents, the character...

We report on the recording performances and signal-to-noise ratio analyses of perpendicular magnetic bit-patterned media. Two different types of magnetic samples are investigated. They differ by the way that they were patterned (nano-imprint versus e-beam lithography) as well as their magnetic properties (Co/Pt multilayers and CoCrPt alloy are the recording layers). By using a contact read/writ...

With the increase of the transmission bit rate on optical fibers, it is now possible to transmit a base band signal over long distances. A very promising technology called Digital Radio Over Fiber (DRoF) uses this principle and allows centralization of resource management in the base stations architecture. This architecture is consist of three components: a Base Band Unit (BBU), a Remote Radio ...

This paper presents new results in the field of very low bitrate codir~g and cornpression usirig 3D iriforrnations. Contrary to prior art in model-based coding where 3D models have to be known, the 3D models are automatically computed from the original video sequence. The camera parameters and the scene content are supposed unknown and the video sequence is processed on the fly. A stream of 3D ...

This paper addresses the problem of performance assessment for MIMO PID controllers. An efficient comparative analysis is established using two Iterative Linear Matrix Inequality (ILMI) approaches. To evaluate the robustness and the performances of each ILMI approach, four tests are carried out on the closed-loop system including White Gaussian noise, set point changes, parametric perturbation,...