This paper presents a complete video codec which supports both block-based and mesh-based motion compensation modes. While the mesh-based modes are suitable for spatially continuous representation of in-plane rotations, zooms, and other motions that can be represented by parametric mappings; the block-based modes (especially overlapped block matching) perform better around motion boundaries. Th...

In this reply, I address four general issues raised in the commentaries. Specifically, I attempt to (a) clarify the nature of immediate-return needs, (b) provide more detail on the mechanisms through which frustration of immediate-return needs makes one susceptible to the effects of social motives, (c) address in more detail the relation between I–D compensation theory and other theoretical con...

Control of systems where the information between the controller, actuator, and sensor can be lost or delayed can be challenging with respect to stability and performance. One way to overcome the resulting problems is the use of prediction based compensation schemes. Instead of a single input, a sequence of (predicted) future controls is submitted and implemented at the actuator. If suitable, so...

In this paper we present a novel framework for analysing non-stylised motion in order to detect implicitly communicated affect. Our approach makes use of a segmentation technique which can divide complex motions into a set of automatically derived motion primitives. The parsed motion is then analysed in terms of dynamic features which are shown to encode affective information. In order to adapt...

We examine whether CEO power can explain the vast amount defined benefit pensions received by them. Analyzing a sample of UK firms from 2003 to 2006, we find that pensions constitutes of almost 15% of the average CEO compensation. Statistical analysis shows that the variables representing increased CEO power have a positive influence on pension pay. We also find that the presence of defined ben...

Catheter ablation is widely accepted as the best remaining option for the treatment of atrial fibrillation if drug therapy fails. Ablation procedures can be guided by 3-D overlay images projected onto live fluoroscopic X-ray images. These overlay images are generated from either MR, CT or C-Arm CT volumes. As the alignment of the overlay is often compromised by cardiac and respiratory motion, m...