A recursive probability tree (RPT) is an incipient data structure for representing the distributions in a probabilistic graphical model. RPTs capture most of the types of independencies found in a probability distribution. The explicit representation of these features using RPTs simplifies computations during inference. This paper describes a learning algorithm that builds a RPT from a probabil...

Early blind subjects exhibit superior abilities for processing auditory motion, which are accompanied by enhanced BOLD responses to auditory motion within hMT+ and reduced responses within right planum temporale (rPT). Here, by comparing BOLD responses to auditory motion in hMT+ and rPT within sighted controls, early blind, late blind, and sight-recovery individuals, we were able to separately ...

In this paper we present a general framework by which a robotic hand-eye system can perform learned tasks by recalling the action sequences that it has learned. In the training phase, the system learns the relationship between the sensors and the actuators from a series of training examples supplied interactively by a system trainer. The system automatically builds a recursive partition tree (R...

The principles of the calibration of a time projection chamber with radioactive Krypton83 are explained. The calculation of gain correction factors and the methods of obtaining a precise energy calibration are illustrated. The properties and advantages of Kr are summarized and compared to other radioactive calibration sources. It was shown that the Krypton calibration for the STAR FTPC is feasi...

Rapid Prototyping Technology is a group of manufacturing processes that enable the direct physical realization of 3D computer models. This technology converts the 3D computer data provided by a dedicated file format directly to a physical model, layer by layer with a high degree of accuracy. This technology is fast developing and is more than competitive to traditional model building techniques...

PIM Protocol Independent Multicast is capable of sup porting sparse mode SM and dense mode DM op erations In sparse mode PIM can use shared trees RPT or shortest path trees SPT to deliver data pack ets One frequently asked questions was how to decide when to use sparse mode and when to use dense mode What is the criteria Another unanswered question was whether packets can be lost when receivers...

We propose in this paper a novel inverse tangent transverse shear deformation formulation for functionally graded material (FGM) plates. The isogeometric finite element analysis (IGA) of static, free vibration and buckling problems of FGM plates is then addressed using a refined plate theory (RPT). The RPT enables us to describe the non-linear distribution of shear stresses through the plate th...

The Na/K-ATPase is the primary force regulating renal sodium handling and plays a key role in both ion homeostasis and blood pressure regulation. Recently, cardiotonic steroids (CTS)-mediated Na/K-ATPase signaling has been shown to regulate fibrosis, renal proximal tubule (RPT) sodium reabsorption, and experimental Dahl salt-sensitive hypertension in response to a high-salt diet. Reactive oxyge...