In this paper, we present a robust and unsupervised approach for recognition of object categories, RTSI-pLSA, which overcomes the weakness of TSI-pLSA in recognizing rotated objects in images. Our approach uses radial template to describe spatial information (position, scale and orientation) of an object. A bottom up heuristical and unsupervised scheme is also proposed to estimate spatial param...

Luminosity, which is the total amount of radiant energy emitted by an object, one most critical quantities in astrophysics for characterizing stars. Equally important temporal evolution a star's luminosity because its intimate connection with stellar budget, large-scale convective motion, and heat storage interior. Here, we model solar extending semi-empirical irradiance (TSI) that uses solar-s...

Building pedagogical applications in virtual worlds is a multi-disciplinary endeavor that involves learning theories, application development framework, and mediated communication theories. This paper presents a project that integrates game-based learning, multi-agent system architecture (MAS), and the theory of Transformed Social Interaction (TSI), The project implements a group of engaging, a...

OBJECTIVES The primary objective was to test in vivo for the first time the general operation of a new multifunctional intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) catheter constructed with a microlinear capacitive micromachined ultrasound transducer (ML-CMUT) imaging array. Secondarily, we examined the compatibility of this catheter with electroanatomic mapping (EAM) guidance and also as a radiofrequen...

Tide-surge interaction (TSI) is a critical factor in assessing flooding shallow coastal systems, particularly estuaries and harbours. Non-linear interactions between tides surges can occur due to the water depth bed friction. Global investigations have been conducted examine TSI, but its occurrence impact on levels Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) not extensively studied. Water level observations from...

this paper presents the new topology of three phase on line uninterruptible power supply (ups) by employing t-source inverter (tsi) with maximum constant boost pulse width modulation (pwm) control and the results are compared with the conventional uninterruptible power supply (ups). the conventional ups consists of voltage source inverter (vsi) with step up transformer or dc-dc booster which de...

The penetration result obtained on a filter test stand depends on several factors. Two of these are challenge aerosol size distribution and the particle detector used to measure the particle size and concentration. Some filter testers employ a monodisperse aerosol challenge while others use a polydisperse challenge. Some particle detectors are based on particle counting while others are based o...

Decreased total testosterone (TT) is the recommended metric to identify age-related hypogonadism. However, average TT and the extent to which it varies by age, can vary substantially among different populations. Population-specific reference ranges are needed to understand normal versus abnormal TT levels. Therefore, the goal for this study was to describe androgen concentrations and their corr...