We propose an algorithm for axis-aligned content-aware image retargeting specifically optimized for mobile devices and we show that interactive image retargeting is possible even with a low-power, mobile CPU. Considering the limited screen space, we designed a novel user interface that allows the user to paint saliency maps directly onto the retargeted image while simultaneously updating the un...

Image retargeting aims to change the resolution and aspect ratio of an image to fit it into different devices. The key and most challenging issue for this task is how to balance the tradeoff between preserving the important contents and minimizing the visual distortions. In this paper, we present an effective image retargeting method called concepts-based mesh parameterization. Specifically, we...

Abridged version: In view of the demands made by the end users in the field of application of vehicle construction for an ever-higher product quality and improved performance, continuous innovations are considered to be absolutely decisive for being successful. This especially applies to the welding technology, and therefore the goal is to develop new, better and more powerful welding processes...

Original scientific paper The paper sets out to describe the results obtained by investigating the prediction of technological parameters and, indirectly, of technological time needed for seam tube polishing. The results of experimental investigations were used to define, analyse and compare two models. One is a mathematical i.e. statistical model obtained by the application of the least square...

This paper proposes a radar-based sensing system that estimates the coordinates for shorelines based on image-processing techniques. The proposed system provides shore estimations without appreciable loss of resolution and avoids the costs associated with bathymetries and/or satellite images. The system is comprised of a commercial radar, a GPS, and a heading sensor, which communicates to a cen...

Modelling of a complex carving surface is the most important process for digitization of art carving such as Chinese classical furniture carving, and it is difficult to be fulfilled. However, a complex 2D curve flower pattern can be easily acquired or drawn by handcraft or a drawing software. This paper presents a quick integrative 3D modeling method of complex carving surface based on a 2D cur...

Ideal carving occurs when a snowboarder or skier, equipped with a snowboard or carving skis, describes a perfect carved turn in which the edges of the ski alone, not the ski surface, describe the trajectory followed by the skier, without any slipping or skidding. In this article, we derive the " ideal-carving " equation which describes the physics of a carved turn under ideal conditions. The la...

Periodic spontaneous erection and penile movements known as masturbation (SEAM) occur normally at approximately 90 min intervals in awake equids. SEAM in horses has traditionally been misunderstood by many horsemen as aberrant behavior that should be eliminated. Accordingly, it is not uncommon for trainers of performance stallions or managers of breeding stallions to punish SEAM in an attempt t...

Digital Forensic Analyst encounters a mixed file fragments in the absence of File Table information i.e., files‟ metadata. File Carving is a process of reconstructing files from mixed file fragments without using files‟ metadata. File Carving is an interesting and challenging problem in digital forensics and Data Recovery. Recently there have been number of research papers in the area of File C...

File carving is an important technique for digital forensics investigation and for simple data recovery. By using a database of headers and footers (essentially, strings of bytes at predictable offsets) for specific file types, file carvers can retrieve files from raw disk images, regardless of the type of filesystem on the disk image. Perhaps more importantly, file carving is possible even if ...