In this work, we formulate a state estimation scheme for a nonlinear hybrid system that is subjected to stochastic state disturbances and measurement noise using an interacting Multiple-Model Algorithm (IMM). In particular, we propose the use of an IMM Extended Kalman Filter (IMM-EKF) and an IMM Unscented Kalman filter (IMM-UKF), which belongs to the class of derivative free estimators to carry...

Filial imprinting in precocial birds is a useful model for studying early learning and cognitive development, as it is characterized by a well-defined sensitive or critical period. We recently showed that the thyroid hormone 3,5,3'-triiodothyronine (T3) determines the onset of the sensitive period. Moreover, exogenous injection of T3 into the intermediate medial mesopallium (IMM) region (analog...

The intermediate and medial mesopallium (IMM) of the domestic chick forebrain has previously been shown to be a memory system for visual imprinting. Learning-related changes occur in certain plasma membrane and mitochondrial proteins in the IMM. Two-dimensional gel electrophoresis/mass spectrometry has been employed to identify more comprehensively learning-related expression of proteins in the...

IMM/Serve is a computer program which implements the clinical guidelines for childhood immunization. IMM/Serve accepts as input a child's immunization history. It then indicates which vaccinations are due and which vaccinations should be scheduled next. The clinical guidelines for immunization are quite complex and are modified quite frequently. As a result, it is important that IMM/Serve's kno...

In this paper, we propose a cost-effective localization solution for land vehicles, which can simultaneously adapt to the uncertain noise of inertial sensors and bridge Global Positioning System (GPS) outages. First, three Unscented Kalman filters (UKFs) with different noise covariances are introduced into the framework of Interacting Multiple Model (IMM) algorithm to form the proposed IMM-base...

In view of the problems declined estimation and diagnostic accuracy, as well diagnosis delay caused by fixed model transformation probability interacting multiple (IMM) fault algorithm, an IMM algorithm based on low inertia noise reduction (LN-IMM) was presented in this paper. The proposed realized multi-fault lithium-ion batteries combination with strong tracking Kalman filter (STKF). non-mode...

OBJECTIVE Multifaceted evidence (family, twin, adoption, molecular genetic, geographic and surname studies of suicide) suggests genetic risk factors for suicide. Migrant studies are also informative in this context, but underused. In particular, a meta-analysis of the associations of immigrant (IMM) and country-of-birth (COB) suicide rates is unavailable. METHOD Thirty-three studies, reportin...

This paper discusses a new method of HIMM for the target tracking problem. This new method is a combination of the H∞ filter and the interactive multiple model (IMM) algorithm. The sub-filters of IMM algorithm are based on Kalman filter, in which the noise statistical characteristic should been known exactly, and in fact we only can get its approximatively models that worsen the performance of ...

Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive cancer with poor prognosis. Despite its low incidence, it is the 4th cause of cancer-related death in the US. Treatment options have only marginally improved on survival rates, which have remained low, with about 25% survival at 12 months and 5% at 5 years. For these reasons, new therapeutic strategies are urgently needed including immunotherapeutic approaches...

In order to determine the most resistant stage to various high temperature treatments for disinfesting dried fruits and nuts of postharvest insect pests, effect of different Indianmeal moth (lMM) and navel orangeworm (NOW) egg ages on response to heat was estimated. Of the ages treated, 9 :i: 8 hr old IMM eggs, and 42 :i: 6 hr old NOW eggs proved to be the most resistant stages to high temperat...