We describe a multi-resolution approach to image search usingflexible shape models. This is an extension of work on Active Shape Models (ASMs) statistical models which iteratively deform to match image data. An ASMconsists of a shape model controlling a set of landmark points, together with a statistical model of the grey-levels expected around each landmark. Both the shape model and the grey-l...

It is based on well-known network models Euler graph, Erdös and Renyi random graph, Watts-Strogatz small-world model and Barabási-Albert scale-free networks, and combined the unified hybrid network theoretical frame. One kind of network complexity pyramid with universality and diversity is constructed, described and reviewed. It is found that most unweighted and weighted models of network scien...

The Hong’s modified histogram shifting method is best method of reversible watermarking. But Hong’s modified histogram method is not suitable for cartoon images. Our improved backward histogram shifting method overcome drawback of Hong’s method. Generally PSNR decreases when embedding capacity increases. But our improved backward histogram shifting method gives more embedding capacity and high ...

OBJECTIVES Although the spectrally degraded input provided by cochlear implants (CIs) is sufficient for speech perception in quiet, it poses problems for talker identification. The present study examined the ability of normally hearing (NH) children and child CI users to recognize cartoon voices while listening to spectrally degraded speech. DESIGN In Experiment 1, 5- to 6-year-old NH childre...

In this paper, we describe a hidden line removal scheme for 2D cartoon images. The depths are introduced to the polylines of the image. The surfaces of the image are classified and their depths updated according to the depths of polylines forming the surfaces. The hidden lines are identified by comparing the depths of the polylines with the depths of the surfaces. This algorithm has been applie...

The simple aerial display system called holographic pyramid has been eliciting much attention recently. However, the image that appears to be floating in the pyramid has no depth information because it is merely a virtual image of a 2D image displayed on a flat-panel display and reflected at the surface of a transparent board of the pyramid. Therefore, we propose a new holographic pyramid syste...

Benchmarking an S1MD pyramid with the Abingdon Cross is discussed. Measured results for a simulated pyramid architecture on a CLIP4 processor array are presented, as well as estimates for a hypothetical hardware pyramid built with CLIP4 like processing elements.

Coral reefs around the world have experienced a dramatic decline during the past 25 years. Overfishing is believed to play a major role. There is significant interest in stabilizing and restoring damaged reefs, and first steps include understanding the functioning of reefs in their natural state and examining the effects of fishing. The isolated Kingman and Palmyra reefs are believed to provide...

Business groups organized by pyramids enable the ultimate shareholders to control a portfolio of firms with less cash requirement. Further, corporate pyramid induces an internal capital market and makes capital transfer more convenient within the pyramid. In China, the state and business groups control a large number of listed firms through pyramidal ownership structure. What role does the corp...