In this paper, we address the problem of merging multiple imprecise probabilistic beliefs represented as Probabilistic Logic Programs (PLPs) obtained from multiple sources. Beliefs in each PLP are modeled as conditional events attached with probability bounds. The major task of syntax-based merging is to obtain the most rational probability bound for each conditional event from the original PLP...

A fast and robust ellipse-detection method based on sorted merging is proposed in this paper. This method first represents the edge bitmap approximately with a set of line segments and then gradually merges the line segments into elliptical arcs and ellipses. To achieve high accuracy, a sorted merging strategy is proposed: the merging degrees of line segments/elliptical arcs are estimated, and ...

This paper deals with merging techniques that can be used as lters or as segmentation algorithms In the rst case they are known as connected operators and in the second case they are region growing techniques This paper discusses the basic issues of a merging algorithm merging order merging criterion and region model This analysis highlights the similarity and dif ferences between a ltering too...

In this paper we consider the merging of rules or conditionals. In contrast to other approaches, we do not invent a new approach from scratch, for one particular kind of rule, but we are interested in ways to generalize existing revision and merging operators from belief merging to rule merging. First, we study ways to merge rules based on only a notion of consistency of a set of rules, and ill...

This paper deals with the approximate merging problem of multiple adjacent Bézier curves with different degrees by a single Bézier curve, which is a frequently seen problem in modeling. The unified matrix representation for precise merging is presented and the approximate merging curve is further derived based on matrix operation. Continuity at the endpoints of curves is also discussed in the m...

Background: Clinical training is an important part of the training courses of medicine during which students learn how to face the patients, diagnose the diseases and treat the patients. Alongside clinical apprenticeship, related theoretical courses are presented so that the most training possible is covered. In the past the theoretical courses of pediatrics ward of Birjand University of Medica...

We focus on highly multimodal depictions of multi-party meetings (US Air Force war gaming sessions). The data we code are eclectic—chains of linguistic co-reference, gaze deployments, ‘F-formations’ (a category from Kendon), and parses of turn management, floor control, coalition formation and conflict. The concept of a hyperphrase ties all the threads together; the idea of a growth point is th...

Indexes play a vital role in decision support systems by reducing the cost of answering complex queries. A popular methodology for choosing indexes that is adopted by database administrators as well as automatic tools is: (a) Consider poorly performing queries in the workload. (b) For each query, propose a set of candidate indexes that potentially benefits the query. (c) Choose a subset from th...

Multi-layer forwarding (a.k.a. multi-layer switching or routing) approaches, using ATM as transport technology have proven not to be sufficiently scaleable, if route aggregation is not performed. In ATM networks route aggregation means stream merging, that is cells from different incoming streams to be switched to the same outgoing link using the same stream identifier. This identifier could be...

Traffic Congestions and accidents are major concerns in today's transportation systems. This thesis investigates how to optimize traffic flow on highways, in particular for merging situations such as intersections where a ramp leads onto the highway. In our work, cars are equipped with sensors that can detect distance to neighboring cars, and communicate their velocity and acceleration readings...