This paper describes an experimental software platform for measuring image quality on a H263+ video stream. The goal is evaluate the lost of quality induced by the compression scheme. This architecture has been used while teleoperating a humanoid robot. Among the three quality measurements presented, a new distance is proposed to tackle the reference problem.

The major determining factor of software quality is the effectiveness of testing. The reliability of software project delivered depends on the performance of the individuals in charge for testing the software. Individual testers diverge in their effectiveness and efficiency. The factors contributing to this difference have not been so far well studied. There are no standard methods for assessin...

Abstract Introduction Efficient use of any theatre is essential for timely operating and maximising the resources. There are many reasons inefficiency, including delays in patient transfer, issues communication between ward staff. The objectives this QIP were to establish areas improvement communication. Method A survey was distributed amongst staff with several questions subjectively rating th...

In this report we propose a solution to problem of the dependency on the experience of the software project quality assurance personnel by providing a transparent, objective and measurement based quality framework. The framework helps the quality assurance experts making objective and comparable decisions in software projects by defining and assessing measurable quality goals and thresholds, di...

Using CASE tools is commonly regarded as necessity to enhance development productivity as well as software quality. However, the variety of commercially available tools demands a carefully planned selection process to identify the tool or toolset which meets best the particular expectations and requirements of an organization. This selection is a major project itself. This paper presents a fram...

P research has studied how the selection and use of control portfolios in software projects is based on environmental and task characteristics. However, little research has examined the consequences of control mode choices on project performance. This paper reports on a study that addresses this issue in the context of outsourced software projects. In addition, we propose that boundary-spanning...