Information fusion in the context of combining multiple streams of data e.g., audio streams and video streams corresponding to the same perceptual process is considered in a somewhat generalized setting. Speci cally, we consider the problem of combining visual cues with audio signals for the purpose of improved automatic machine recognition of descriptors e.g., speech recognition/transcription,...

We present a high-performance, pull-based streaming processor for XQuery, called XQPull, that can handle many essential features of the language, including general predicates, recursive queries, backward axis steps, and function calls, using a very small amount of caching. Our framework is based on a new type of event streams, called retarded streams, which allow multiple and nested streams to ...

Abstract The Multiple Streams Framework (MSF) is currently one of the most widely used frameworks in policy process research. It explains how agenda develops with emphasis on adoption. This article examines MSF from perspective history science and Lakatos’ methodology scientific research programs. In this respect, we consider a “semi-strong theory” that uses form subsumption under theory for ex...

This paper presents a new model for multiple media stream data analysis as well as descriptions of some applications of this model in development at Dartmouth College. This model formalizes the exploitation of correlations between multiple, potentially heterogeneous, media streams in support of numerous application areas. The goal of the technique is to determine temporal and spatial alignments...

This paper demonstrates how to use multiple Kinect sensors to map a performer’s motion to music. Skeleton data streams from multiple sensors are merged in order to compensate for occlusions of the performer. The skeleton joint positions drive the performance via open sound control data. We discuss how to register the different sensors to each other and how to smoothly merge the resulting data s...

Gun control has been a relevant political issue in Brazil for over twenty years. The first goal of this article is to understand and explain unusual prominence the agenda. second empirical verification proposed modification John Kingdon’s Multiple Streams Framework that may allow more appropriate application Latin American context. Findings suggest proponents both gun liberalization were able e...

Description: Multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) channels provide an abstract and unified representation of different physical communication systems, ranging from multi-antenna wireless channels to wireless digital subscriber line (DSL) systems. They have the key property that several data streams can be simultaneously established. MIMO Transceiver Design via Majorization Theory presents an u...

There is growing recognition that information literacy is a critical skill for educational and workplace success, engagement in lifelong learning, and civic participation. To be considered for allocations of financial and human resources, information literacy must become a policy priority for institutions and societies. Although there has been some progress in this area since 1974, when the ter...