This work presents a simple implementation of reinforcement learning, using the temporal difference algorithm and a neural network, applied to the board game of Chung Toi, which is a challenging variation of Tic-Tac-Toe. The implementation of this learning algorithm is fully described and includes all parameter settings and various techniques to improve the ability of the network to learn the b...

In this paper, we present a smart machine vision (SMV) system for printed circuit board (PCB) inspection. It has advantages over the traditional manual inspection by its higher efficiency and accuracy. This SMV system consists of two modules, LIF (Learning Inspection Features) and OLI (On-Line Inspection). The LIF module automatically learns inspection features from the CAD files of a PCB board...

To contribute to the understanding of the links between urban planning and school siting and, ultimately, the impact of both on physical activity, we conducted a case study of Lee County, Florida. Our study examined the extent of state-mandated collaboration between the Lee County School Board and Lee County government (e.g., the Lee County Department of Planning, the Office of Smart Growth, an...

Results from international assessments focusing on the use of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) show that Malaysian students perform poorly in Data Handling. At same time, education system is undergoing a dramatic change which information and communications technology (ICT) integrated into order to enhance overall quality education. Smart board has become one interactive tools are widely used...

Today’s residential electricity management depends heavily on the Internet of Things (IoT). It is still challenging to create practical, affordable smart condition monitoring, protection, and control systems for distribution networks. The performance developed system evaluated a variety electric loads with different energy consumption patterns. In this paper, photovoltaic tracking also cleaning...

The declining state of civil infrastructure has motivated researchers to seek effective methods for real-time structural health monitoring (SHM). Decentralized computing and data aggregation employing smart sensors allow the deployment of a dense array of sensors throughout a structure. The Imote2, developed by Intel, provides enhanced computation and communication resources that allow demandin...

Video projectors and cameras are widely used in augmented environment applications, such as telepresence, smart rooms or immersive spaces. In this paper we discuss the potential of camera-projector systems as sensor-actuator devices that are particularly suitable for robots operating in human-populated environments. A brief review of sensing techniques and possible applications involving the us...

This work describes a novel smart three axis compliant (STAC) interconnect targeted to revolutionize chipto-chip and chip-to-board high-density three dimensional (3D) integration for ultra-thin Si dies (≤ 75 μm) at the wafer level. The STAC interconnect is a 3D-compliant interconnect which allows stacked ultra-thin chips to move or flex freely during operation with negligible stress imposed on ...