In jazz, scat singing is a phonetic improvisation that imitates instrumental sounds. In this paper, we propose a system that aims to transform singing voice into real instrument sounds, extending the possibilities for scat singers. Analysis algorithms in the spectral domain extract voice parameters, which drive the resulting instrument sound. A small database contains real instrument samples th...

We address the problem of simultaneously covering an environment and tracking intruders (SCAT). The problem is translated to the task of covering environments with time-varying density functions under the locational optimization framework. This allows for coupling the basic subtasks: task assignment, coverage, and tracking. A decentralized controller with guaranteed exponential convergence is d...

Models used for resource allocation in eradication programmes must be based on replicated data of known quality and have proven predictive accuracy, or they may provide a false indication of species presence and/or distribution. In the absence of data corroborating the presence of extant foxes Vulpes vulpes in Tasmania, a habitat-specific model based upon mtDNA data (Sarre et al. 2012. Journal ...

OBJECTIVE To determine the current prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and rheumatoid factor positivity in the United Kingdom middle aged female population and to compare this with previous estimates to assess whether the disease is becoming less prevalent. METHODS A cross sectional prevalence study was undertaken. All women aged 45-64 from the age and sex register of a large 11,000 gener...

Type 2 diabetes and obesity are associated with an enhanced release of a number of adipocytokines. Hyperinsulinemia, frequently present in type 2 diabetes and obesity, might be one of the drivers of the enhanced production of adipocytokines. The aim of this study was to investigate the interstitial levels of cytokines in subcutaneous adipose tissue (SCAT) in response to hyperinsulinemia and the...

Typically, s ~ n a l l angle neut ron scat ter ing (SANS) d a t a is normalized t o a n absolut,e scale using secondary s tandards such a s water , polymers, silica gels, o r i rradiated aluminum. Er rors for this l r ~ e t h o d of calibration arise when t h e initial deterrllination or calculation of t h e standard 's scattering cross-section is n o longer valid due t o degrada t ion o r wave...

A sea ice detection algorithm based on Fisher’s linear discriminant analysis is developed to segment sea ice and open water for the Ku-band scatterometer onboard the China’s Hai Yang 2A Satellite (HY-2A/SCAT). Residual classification errors are reduced through image erosion/dilation techniques and sea ice growth/retreat constraint methods. The arctic sea-ice-type classification is estimated via...

The size, complexity and long 1 ife-time of telecommunications software, e.g. the programs for store program control (SPC) telephone exchanges, call for an increased software productivi ty and maintainability other than an improved qua1 ity. The availability of programming support environments based on standardized specification and programming languages greatly improves the software developmen...

The aim of this study was to investigate whether endurance training improves lipid mobilization and oxidation in overweight subjects. Eleven young men (25.6 +/- 1.4 yr and body mass index 27.7 +/- 0.2) performed a 4-mo training program consisting of practicing aerobic exercise 5 days/wk. Before and after the training period, lipid oxidation was explored during a 60-min exercise at 50% of peak O...