This paper describes a novel approach to construct a mapping function between a given speaker pair using probability density functions (PDF) of matrix variate. In voice conversion studies, two important functions should be realized: 1) precise modeling of both the source and target feature spaces, and 2) construction of a proper transform function between these spaces. Voice conversion based on...

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) allows multiple Virtual Networks (VNs) to share the underlying physical infrastructure via VN mapping, thus improving the utilization of physical resources. In this paper, for the first time, we study the multicast service-oriented VN mapping that can support big data applications over Elastic Optical Networks (EONs). We first formulate the problem of minim...

The report provides a summary of some of the key issues involved in the design of a robot system for the Home-Tour Scenario. The main emphasis is on the perceptual requirements to enable mapping and annotation of the environment. The components involved in " human augmented mapping " includes: tracking / following of humans, interpretation of human instructions, and geometric mapping & object r...

background: there is little information about blood supply of the carpal joint in one- humped camel, while there is extensive data about cow and equine species. in order to perform surgeries and diagnostic techniques in carpal region, information about the elements of the joint such as its arteries is necessary. objectives: this study aims at describing the origins, arrangements, and branches o...

The pertinent lack of a standard calibration procedure for UV filter radiometers introduces unknown and potentially large uncertainties in their measurement products. Although most UV calibration facilities take into account many instrument properties that affect the measurement quality of UV filter radiometers, some instrument characteristics that are difficult to determine present substantial...

It is well recognized that many psychiatric disorders and illnesses present with acoustic markers that manifest in the speech of the affected people. Studies continue to uncover positive relationships between the human voice and a widening range of mental conditions. There is not much literature, however, on the use of voice in the grading of psychiatric illnesses. Here the term grading refers ...

abstract introduction: in this study the role of pge2 as an important inflammatory mediator in indomethacine and theophylline effects on joint diameter and vascular response of chronically inflamed rat knee joint to saphenous nerve stimulation was investigated. methods: inflammation was induced by intraarticular injection of 0.2 ml freund,s complete adjuvant (fca) and 3, 7, 14, 21 days post inj...