This paper outlines the proposal for the design of an intelligent electronic thermostat that achieves control by means of fuzzy logic, with the view of bringing about greater comfort by imitating human reasoning, and more efficient utilization of power. A cheap low cost microcontroller would be used for the implementation of this design. Ambient conditions that influence the perception of tempe...

In this paper, the theoretical foundations of generalised fuzzy Bayesian Network based on Vectorial Centroid defuzzification is introduced. The extension of Bayesian Network takes a broad view by examples labelled by a fuzzy set of attributes, instead of a classical set. Combining fuzzy set theory and Bayesian Network’s knowledge allows the use of fuzzy variables or attributes that widely used ...

The concept of (fuzzy) probability density function of fuzzy random variable is proposed in this paper. Due to the "resolution identity", we can construct a closed fuzzy number from a family of closed intervals. Using the same technique, we can construct the (fuzzy) probability density function of fuzzy random variable from the known probability density function. The basic idea of the new metho...

In terms of flexibility and product variety in lot-sizing systems of crisp cases, the average demand of per unit of time (mj), the relative duration of setup (qj), and the unit cost of production (cj) are considered. Instead of using the usual method that the mj, qj, and cj in the total cost function are respectively fuzzified by the triangular fuzzy numbers to derive fuzzy total cost, in this ...

A method for ranking fuzzy numbers based on the centroid point is proposed and some of its desirable properties are studied. Many different methods have been proposed to deal with ranking fuzzy numbers. Constructing ranking indexes based on centroides is an important. But some weaknesses are found in these indexes. The purpose of this article is to give a new ranking index to rank various numbe...

Robust control of a decoupled induction motor drive is attempted in this paper. Sliding Mode Controller and Fuzzy Sliding Mode Controller are designed for the speed loop of the drive. The design steps for both the controllers are laid down clearly. Only four fuzzy rules, and Center-ofSums defuzzification technique are used in the fuzzy controller for simplicity reasons. The performance of the f...

A fuzzy inventory model is proposed to maximize the profit in a two stage supply chain model. In this paper joint total profit of both buyer and vendor are calculated. Shortage for the buyer is allowed and it is completely backlogged. Number of shipments, selling price and order quantity are taken as decision variables. Graded mean integration representation method is applied for defuzzificatio...

We consider a two-period life-cycle model where uncertainty about future labour income is modelled by a fuzzy set. Applying a defuzzification strategy that explicitly takes the individual’s behaviour towards risk into account, we show that pessimistic individuals engage in precautionary savings even if marginal utility is not convex, e.g. in case of a quadratic utility function.  2001 Elsevier...