Image morphing has been extensively studied in computer graphics and it can be summarized as follows: given two input images, morphing algorithms produce a sequence of inbetween images which transforms the source image into the target image in a visually pleasant way. In this paper, we propose an algorithm, based on recent advances from texturefrom-sample ideas, which synthesizes a metamorphosi...

This paper develops a control methodology for morphing, which combines Machine Learning and Adaptive Dynamic Inversion Control. The morphing control function, which uses Reinforcement Learning, is integrated with the trajectory tracking function, which uses Structured Adaptive Model Inversion Control. Optimality is addressed by cost functions representing optimal shapes corresponding to specifi...

We introduce a new appearance-modeling paradigm for synthesizing the internal structure of a 3D model from photographs of a few cross-sections of a real object. When the internal surfaces of the 3D model are revealed as it is cut, carved, or simply clipped, we synthesize their texture from the input photographs. Our texture synthesis algorithm is best classified as a morphing technique, which e...

A new type of ensemble filter is proposed, which combines an ensemble Kalman filter (EnKF) with the ideas of morphing and registration from image processing. This results in filters suitable for nonlinear problems whose solutions exhibit moving coherent features, such as thin interfaces in wildfire modeling. The ensemble members are represented as the composition of one common state with a spat...

The distributed compliance and smooth deformation field of compliant mechanisms provide a viable means to achieve shape morphing in many systems, such as flexible antenna reflectors and morphing aircraft wings. We previously developed a systematic synthesis approach to design shape morphing compliant mechanisms using Genetic Algorithm (GA). However, the design variable definition, in fact, allo...

Several authors have recently investigated the ability to compute intermediate views of a scene using given 2D images from arbitrary camera positions. The methods fall under the topic of image bused rendering. In the case we give here, linear morphing between two parallel views of a scene produces intermediate views that would have been produced by parallel movement of a camera. Hence, the tech...

Image morphing techniques can create a smooth transition between two images. However, one of the main weaknesses of the image morphing technique is that intermediate images in the transition often have physically incorrect shading such as highlights and shadows. Moreover, we cannot alter viewing and lighting conditions when creating the intermediate images. That is because those images are obta...

Morphing trailing edge wing as an important morphing technology has gained wide attention because of its advantages, such gust mitigation, improved aerodynamic efficiency, and reduced radar reflective area. However, the key problems low load carrying capacity insufficient smooth deformation profile are still not solved in a balanced manner. The purpose this paper is to design seamless structure...

This paper introduces the geometric continuity equations of the closed planar polygons and gives the definition of a morphing with geometric continuity between two arbitrary planar polygons, including simple, non-3 and even degenerated polygons. A simple morphing technique based on linear interpolation of the geometric continuity equations is proposed. The closureness of the in-between polygons...

This paper presents the meta-morphing model and its practical application in an industry strength business intelligence solution. The meta-morphing model adds associations between measures and dimensions to a traditional multidimensional cube model, and thus facilitates a process where users are able to ask questions to a business intelligence (BI) system without the constraints of a traditiona...