In this paper, we present a novel approach for the classification of zoom-endoscopy images based on the pit-pattern classification scheme. Our feature generation step is based on the computation of a set of statistical features in the wavelet-domain. In the classification step, we employ a one-against-one approach using 1-Nearest Neighbor classifiers together with sequential forward feature sel...

Classical step-by-step algorithms, such as forward selection (FS) and stepwise (SW) methods, are computationally suitable, but yield poor results when the data contain outliers and other contaminations. Robust model selection procedures, on the other hand, are not computationally efficient or scalable to large dimensions, because they require the fitting of a large number of submodels. Robust a...

In this paper, we investigate the antenna and node selection issues for amplify-and-forward (AF) and decode-and-forward (DF) multi-antenna relay networks in correlated channels. Based on the channel statistics, optimal selection criteria for antenna and relay node are derived jointly, aiming to maximize the ergodic capacity. Instantaneous channel knowledge-based selection schemes, motivated by ...

Using a local adaptive Forward Intensities Approach (FIA) we investigate multiperiod corporate defaults and other delisting schemes. The proposed approach is fully datadriven and is based on local adaptive estimation and the selection of optimal estimation windows. Time-dependent model parameters are derived by a sequential testing procedure that yields adapted predictions at every time point. ...

Geostationary satellites are an efficient way to provide a large scale multipoint communication service. In the context of reliable multicast communications, a new hybrid satellite/terrestrial approach is proposed. It aims at reducing the overall communication cost using satellite broadcasting only when enough receivers are present, and terrestrial transmissions otherwise. This approach has bee...

In this paper, we improve an object detection approach using spatial histogram features, by applying classifier ensemble. The spatial histogram features can preserve texture and shape information of an object, simultaneously. We train a hierarchical classifier by combining cascade histogram matching and the combination of Multi Layer Perceptrons. The cascade histogram matching is trained via au...

In this paper, we adopt the relay selection (RS) protocol proposed by Bletsas, Khisti, Reed and Lippman (2006) with Enhanced Dynamic Decode-and-Forward (EDDF) and network coding (NC) system in a two-hop two-way multi-relay network. All nodes are single-input single-output (SISO) and half-duplex, i.e., they cannot transmit and receive data simultaneously. The outage probability is analyzed and w...

How forward guidance influences expectations is not fully understood. To study this, I construct central bank data that includes and its attributes, projections, quantitative easing, which combine with survey data. describe how, when, where has worked. estimate forecasters revised their interest rate forecasts in the intended direction by five basis points on average following a change. provide...